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Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) The San Francisco VA Healthcare System (SFVAHCS) is a large tertiary hospital and major research facility with a close affiliation with the UCSF School of Medicine, Department of Medicine and Division of Geriatrics. 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. 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 work is mainly sedentary, but may require walking, bending, standing, and/or carrying of light items such as files and manuals. The work does not require any special physical effort or ability. See the OF-178 form on file with Occupational Health Office, for this position. ["**This position is open until filled or 9/30/22, so a selection may be made prior to the closing date of this announcement** We seek a leader who will create a work and learning environment in which all are welcome, all are valued, all belong and all feel empowered to contribute. This position is directly accountable to the Chief of Staff for program administration and overall compliance with VHA policies and procedures. An academic record consistent with appointment as a mid-career Associate Professor or Full Professor of Medicine at UCSF School of Medicine is a significant factor in selection. The candidate should possess clinical and administrative experience to provide oversight for all the GPEC Service Line programs. The candidate should have a strong interest and experience in teaching medical students and residents/fellows. The candidate should have a strong working knowledge of improving operational efficiencies. The position requires preparation of special reports and responses, Congressional responses, briefing papers, issue briefs, and decision papers for the medical center leadership, which may be highly sensitive, confidential, and of a complex nature. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for development of policies and procedures and may develop performance standards, position descriptions and functional statements as well as monitoring of the clinical performance of staff, conducts performance appraisals, and performs other clinical and administrative responsibilities to ensure that the mission of the service and the medical center has been satisfied. Develops, implements, and maintains effective Geriatric and Palliative Medicine programs that are designed to improve patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Must be an effective collaborative partner with all other inpatient and outpatient clinical programs within the Health Care System that serve older Veterans. The incumbent shares fully in the duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the Chief of the Service. Also has oversight and direct supervisory responsibilities for the following Mental Health Service programs: Evidence based Treatments for Mood Disorders, Suicide Prevention, Compensation and Pension, Telemental Health, Rapid Response, Central Access to Mental Health/ Emergency Care, Community Based Outpatient Clinics Mental Health Services, Quality Improvement, Performance Measures, and Peer Review. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized\nAppraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized\nEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more.\nEDRP Authorized: Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.\nPay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid 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)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory\nCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)\nMalpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided\nContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting\nWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm"]