Must perform duties as a physician, have completed an accredited residency and/or possess experience which has qualified the individual to perform general duties and some specialized functions and procedures without supervision. Staff physicians may also include attendings who train physician residents assigned in facilities with residency training programs, and consultants who are capable of giving authoritative views and opinions on subjects in their field of medicine. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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 Requirements: The applicant has completed an Internal Medicine Residency and be board certified (not Family Practice). Preferred Experience: Additional Training (MPH, Masters in Clinician Investigation) Clinical teaching experience Prior academic affiliation 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: The Physical Requirements of this position are concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and may include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. Physician applicants must have the mental and physical ability to perform core privileges required by the specialty position in addition to any specialty privileges requested. Position requires walking, bending, stooping, light lifting (under 15 pounds), light carrying (under 15 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, both legs required, walking (2 hours), standing (2 hours), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, both eyes required, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted), working alone, working closely with others, and protracted or irregular hours of work. ["GENERAL DUTIES: Coordinate care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by TVHS.\nEvaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinic setting.\nPerform histories and physical exams.\nPerform office procedures within privileges as appropriate.\nPrescribe medications as appropriate.\nOrder routine laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results.\nCommunicate test results to patients.\nRespond to questions and other inquiries from patients, trainees and clinic staff\nInitiate and coordinate requests for consultations and special tests.\nProvide education to the patient and family as necessary.\nOrder immunizations and other preventive or screening services as necessary.\nScreen patients to determine the need for hospitalization.\nPerform Basic Life Support as necessary.\nCommunicate clinical findings to other providers using the Computerized Patient Record System.\nFunction as preceptor for Internal Medicine residents in the clinic setting as assigned by TVHS.\nProvide feedback to resident physicians and complete periodic resident evaluations\nAs a staff provider he/she does not have supervisory responsibilities for other attending physicians.\nTreats patients 18 years of age or greater\nConsistently communicates and treats customers, (veterans, their representatives, visitors and all VA staff in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner. The physician/NP/PA will provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures and will handle conflicts and problems when dealing with customers constructively and appropriately.\nThe physician will protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws Federal Regulations, VA statures and policy and VHA policy. The physician/NP/PA protects data from unauthorized release, or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files and release of access codes, etc.\nUses MS Word or comparable word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers, inserting and deleting text; formatting letters, reports and memoranda, and transmitting and receiving e-mail. Uses MS Excel or other comparable spreadsheet software to develop and change spreadsheets in order to graphically display data. Uses MS Access or other comparable spreadsheet software to develop and changes spreadsheets in order to graphically display data monthly. Uses MS PowerPoint or other comparable graphics to develop presentation materials. Uses the Veterans Health Information & Technology Architecture (VISTA) and Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to access information in the Medical Center Computer System.\nDEA Certification preferred Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m."]