Q -- OUTPATIENT PHYSICIAN SERVICES VA ROSEBURG HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Notice Date

September 13, 2000

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Roseburg Healthcare System (653/900/90C), 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470-6513

ZIP Code

97470-6513

Solicitation Number

653-66-00

Response Due

September 29, 2000

Point of Contact

Brian Thomas (541) 440-1331

Description

Provide healthcare resources in accordance with Public Law 104-262 and 38 U.S.C. 8153. Contractor agrees to provide a *Board Certified Physician in Family Practice or Internal Medicine, to and at the VA Roseburg Healthcare System, Roseburg OR 97470. Physician must be able to start on October 10,2000. If candidate is not available to start on October 10, 2000 offeror will be determined non-responsive, if after award it is determined candidate cannot start on October 10, 2000 contract shall be terminated for cause and award shall be made to next lowest offer. Price is an all-inclusive rate of per diem, travel, and price/cost. Contractor to provide a Board Certified Physician for a period of 57 work days starting October 10,2000 through December 29,2000, Monday Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 p.m. (There are no on call or call back duties) The Physician will see an average of 12 patients per day in the clinic. The Physician will be assigned to Ambulatory Care Service from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days per week. The Physician will have responsibility for but not limited to treating new outpatients, completion of H&P exams, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, scheduling follow-up appointments. Physician shall be required to coordinate the admitting process with the VA Roseburg Healthcare System. The physician may be asked to see and treat unassigned patients or patients assigned to another provider when other team providers are on leave. The Physician must: a. Have an unrestricted license in a US state, territory or US commonwealth; b. Speak English proficiently; c. Provide evidence of demonstrated current clinical competence to perform appropriate outpatient care services; d. Be a US citizen; e. Be Board Certified (is preferred) f. Have a professional degree and education applicable to medical staff members, e.g., MD, DO; g. Provide evidence of current professional liability insurance; h. Evidence of current privileges (if applicable); i. Names of most current employer(s) and two peer reference contacts; j. Current copy of ACLS and BLS certifications; k. Be a team player; l. Must be computer literate, as VA Roseburg Healthcare System utilizes a computerized patient medical record; Provider assigned by the contractor to perform the services stated in this contract will be credentialed and receive privileges by the VA. Provider assigned by the contractor shall dictate concise and comprehensive reports utilizing VA telephone dictation processes. Personnel assigned by the contractor to perform these services covered under this contract shall be licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. The qualifications of the contractor shall also be subject to review by the VA Chief of Staff, and approval by Director, VA Roseburg Healthcare System. Contractor must provide the following documentation along with the candidate's information: 1. Evidence of current TB surveillance status. 2. Evidence of current Hepatitis B vaccination and titer. If the contract physician is required to work in an environment that requires a respirator, the contractor will either provide their physician with a properly fitted respirator or the contract physician will be required to go through VA Roseburg's Respiratory Fit Program prior to beginning their assignment. Solicitation packages will be available after 9/13/00. Requests for solicitation packages must be in writing on company letterhead and can be faxed to Brian Thomas at (541) 440-1276. Please include e-mail address in which to send solicitation. Quotes along with provider information may be faxed to Brian Thomas at (541) 440-1276 no later than 9/29/00 at 11:00 a.m. local time.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000915/QSOL002.HTM (W-257 SN496116)