Physician - Gynecology

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• The Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks is recruiting for a full-time Gynecologist.. Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and is an outdoor paradise with hiking, golf, fishing, rafting, boating, and four distinct seasons. Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere. The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J. B. Hunt Trucking, who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts. In the neighboring community of Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America. Fayetteville has outstanding public schools, excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine. Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work, live and play by Kiplinger. The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Jami.Coll@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include, but are not limited to the following: The Gynecologist assures the provision of high quality and safe patient care both in and outside the operating room. Clinical management and organization of Gynecologic assessment and preparation of patients for surgery. Initial evaluation and overall workup, H&P, and admission of GYN surgery patients. Informs veterans to the risks as well as benefits of upcoming surgical procedures. Performs gynecology procedures. Enter notes electronically in a paperless medical record system. Provision of appropriate post-operative care. Management of patients in the emergency department, inpatient units, medical imaging departments, and ICU. Provides occasional consultative services to other service providers for inpatients and outpatients. Works effectively with patients and coworkers. Treats Veterans, Veteran's Family Members, and other healthcare professionals with respect and dignity. Supervision of Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants (mid-levels) and other staff as required. Participation in peer review and quality improvement activities is required to ensure quality of patient care consistent with VA regulations and Joint Commission standards. Member of several standing committees including but not limited to Surgical Service Morbidity and Mortality Committee. Understands and abides by the Medical Bylaws of this facility. Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgery. It is estimated that the general surgeon's position will be approximately 70% clinical and 30% administrative. Supports Women's health program. Provides education regarding Women's Health to Primary care providers. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

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