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Ensures proper examination and evaluation of applicants, who are seeking disability benefits, based on their claimed disabilities and their claims that these are due to service-related injuries with inclusion of Traumatic Brain Injury claims. Complies with laws and policies to establish &/or follow guidelines and standards in relation to C&P processes, to ensure the quality and quantity of completed evaluations are consistent with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) rules and local policies. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Current or prior and recent C and P experience is preferred. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5019/1, Part II, Pre-Placement Physical Examination and Evaluation. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible. 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 of this position include but are not limited to: Reviews relevant historical and medical records to determine veteran history and findings, as well as ensuring physical examinations are validated, using authorized forms (e.g., Disability Benefit Questioner) (DBQ) as requested by pertinent people, usually but not limited to, for adjudication purposed for veteran compensation &/or pension. Orders and evaluates appropriate diagnostic studies and acts within the guidelines and quality indicators set forth by the Office of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA), VACO and VISN and the facility C and P service. Completion of Registry exams, approximately 0-20% of C and P tour of duty. Facility involvement on committees assigned as required. Maintains the highest moral and ethical standards and supports EEO within the organization. Engage in DMA other approved internal quality review procedures and other C and P administrative duties as outlined by the C and P Chief of Service//Supervisory Physician. Opportunities for the teaching and supervision of medical students, medical residents, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants may be available. Serve as a trainer for new hire examiners as tasked by the C and P Chief of Service/Supervisory Physician."]

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