The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Chelsea is actively seeking a Physician (Physician II) to join their team! 

In this role as Physician, you will provide general medical care to the veteran residents of MVH at Chelsea who are housed in either the Long-Term Care Facility or the Dormitory. This position works under the general supervision of the Medical Director who assigns work, reviews performance and reports compliance with professional standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provides responsible medical care in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines. 

•  Provides appropriate history, examination, diagnostic formulation, and treatment, which may entail reviewing records, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, as well as judiciously prescribing medication.

• Provides comprehensive, responsible, and timely medical care to all residents/patients, documenting in a complete and accurate fashion in the resident/patient record; evaluates residents’/patients’ conditions, determines course of treatment, and advises on changes as indicated. 

• Updates and counsels residents/patients, health care proxies, and other relevant parties regarding medical course as appropriate; responds to questions or concerns as needed.

• Maintains professional clinical skills, knowledge, and standards through clinical practice.

• Supervises nurse practitioners by providing guidance and reviewing performance in compliance with professional standards.

•  Supports educational needs of interdisciplinary team and other staff, including sharing medical knowledge and expertise as appropriate. 

• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team in effective and cooperative working relationships.

• Consults and communicates with specialty care and other clinical services as indicated. 

• Provides daytime coverage for other clinicians as needed to provide comprehensive clinical care in their absence.

• Provides overnight and weekend coverage in accordance with the call schedule.

   

•  Participates in process improvement activities relating to infection control, behavioral management, and pharmacy/therapeutics to ensure compliance with current standards.

•   Participates in pertinent continuing education programs and reviews pertinent medical literature to keep current with resident/patient care practices and to maintain competencies.

•   Completes and submits billing for encounters in an accurate and timely manner.

•   Order pharmaceuticals, equipment, and medical supplies
   

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts with the Board of Registration in Medicine.

• Prescriptive authority with DEA and Mass Controlled Drug Prescriptive Authority.

   

   

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three (3) years of experience in a long-term care environment.
• Proficient understanding of the principles and practices of geriatric nursing, dementia, hospice, and modern long-term care.
• Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of quality care, health, and safety approach.

About the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea:

The  Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is a multidimensional health care and housing facility first established in 1882. Our mission is to serve eligible Massachusetts veterans with dignity, honor and respect by providing long term and skilled nursing care in our long-term care facility and delivering comprehensive housing services in our domiciliary facility. Chelsea proudly serves veterans from all eras; from World War II though the Global War on Terror. Learn more about our important work: http://www.mass.gov/che

Pre-Offer Process:

For BU and MI-MIV

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the   Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a registered physician.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Current and valid registration as a physician under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.