Physician - Compensation and Pension

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Compensation and Pension (C&P) physician performs history and physical examinations, and evaluates appropriate diagnostic studies, and acts within the guidelines and quality indicators set forth by the Office of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA), C&P Service, and the Veterans Health Service (VHS).

• Duties include but are not limited to the following: Generates C&P examination reports that meet Office of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA) indicators as well as facility C&P Service quality & timeliness indicators and are adequate for rating purposes. Provides evaluation of the Veteran/Service Member in a safe & respectable manner, adhering to VA policies and procedures. Performs history and physical examinations, and acts within the guidelines as well as performance indicators set forth by DMA, VA Central Office (VACO), Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) and/or the facility C&P Service. Reviews all medical records inclusive of service treatment records, current medical treatment records, available private medical records, as well as VBMS records in the evaluation of Veterans' disability and pension claims. Responsible for generating C&P exam reports utilizing Disability Benefits Questionnaire templates. Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings and documentation. Serves as a trainer for new-hire examiners as tasked by the Director C&P Service. Demonstrates the ability to work and communicate effectively with others. Performs additional duties which may include administrative, and/or managerial tasks as assigned by the Director C&P Service. Works collaboratively with the Director C&P Service in the continuous process improvements of relevant programs and service operations to foster better internal and external customer services. Engages in internal quality review procedures using clinical knowledge as well as facility C&P Service and DMA quality indicator guidelines. Participates fully in educational development through C&P staff meetings and educational presentations. Consults with and data shares with colleagues on C&P topics and literature findings. Maintains CME certification and all professional training requirements to include, but not limited to, TMS and DMA, including required BLS. Participates and attends medical center committees/meetings as assigned by the Director of C&P Service. All other duties as assigned based on the facility and service line needs. Preferred Experience: Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Neurology or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Compressed Tour Authorized.

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