Physician (Primary Care)

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to Veterans in the outpatient clinic setting - including preventive - acute - and chronic disease management.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including medical histories - physical examinations - diagnostic evaluations - and development of treatment plans.
• Manage an assigned patient panel in accordance with Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) principles and VHA access standards.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses using evidence-based clinical practices and national VHA guidelines.
• Order - interpret - and evaluate diagnostic studies - laboratory tests - imaging - and specialty consultations as clinically indicated.
• Initiate - prescribe - evaluate - modify - and monitor medication therapies in accordance with VHA policies and formulary requirements.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) for all patient encounters - orders - consultations - and clinical decision making.
• Respond appropriately and timely to View Alerts - abnormal diagnostic findings - patient messages - and clinical notifications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care - improve access - and ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in population health management initiatives - clinical reminders - quality improvement activities - and performance measure monitoring.
• Support organizational initiatives related to patient safety - customer service - access to care - and quality improvement.
• Maintain compliance with all VHA - VISN - Joint Commission - and facility-specific policies - procedures - mandatory training - and continuing medical education requirements.
• Participate in clinic huddles - staff meetings - provider meetings - committee assignments - and operational initiatives as assigned.
• Demonstrate flexibility in clinic operations - including coverage for other providers - same-day access needs - and virtual care modalities when operationally necessary.
• Promote a professional - respectful - and collaborative work environment consistent with VA Core Values and ICARE principles.
• Utilize telehealth - virtual care - and other approved technologies to support Veteran care and access initiatives.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and contribute to achieving service level performance metrics related to quality - access - efficiency - and Veteran satisfaction.
• Participate in OPPE/FPPE activities - peer review processes - and ongoing professional practice evaluations.
• Assist with clinic coverage needs during provider absences - staffing shortages - or operational emergencies as directed by Primary Care leadership.

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