Summary

This position will be in the Ambulatory Care service. The duty station will be at the Albuquerque - NM - Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Physician will assist the Pain Management Team (PMT) in providing evidence based comprehensive multidisciplinary pain care including Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) to Veterans with complex chronic pain.

Qualifications

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: VHA Pain Experience - comprehensive pain program experience or similar
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5019/1 - Part II - Pre-Placement Physical Examination and Evaluation.

Duties

• Albuquerque - New Mexico - is a thriving city where rich traditions meet modern innovation - making it ideal place to live and work
• Known for its stunning natural beauty - Albuquerque offers breathtaking views of the Sandia Mountains and endless outdoor adventures - with over 300 days of sunshine each year
• With its affordable cost of living - dynamic culinary scene - and welcoming community - Albuquerque is a perfect destination to build a fulfilling career and enjoy an exceptional quality of life
• The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) is premier facility committed to delivering top-quality - patient-centered care to Veterans across the region
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• 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 Major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Assist the Pain Management Team (PMT) in delivering evidence-based - multidisciplinary pain care - including treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) - to veterans with complex chronic pain
• Provide support and clinical guidance to the PMT and New Mexico VAMC Staff - this includes providing education
• Evaluate and treat Veterans for Opioid Use Disorder - collaborating with PMT to ensure comprehensive care
• Implement the mandates of the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (CARA) Deliver integrated care for non-cancer chronic pain patients through proper screening - controlled therapy - and the combination of medical and complementary treatment modalities
• Complete reports and utilize pre-developed tools to monitor improvements and ensure compliance
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm