Primary Care Physician

Job Summary

Primary Care Physicians must provide direct patient care to our veteran population located at the St. Cloud VA in St. Cloud, MN. Primary Care Physicians are required to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and consistent care to individuals.

Duties

• Performing annual physicals, screenings, and vaccinations to maintain good health and prevent disease.
• Treating common illnesses and minor injuries, such as colds, flu, rashes, and sprains.
• Helping patients manage long-term health conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes through regular check-ins, medication management, and ordering tests.
• Providing counseling and patient education on healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition, and weight management.
• Diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, care management, and consultation across all settings.
• Providing consultation with and instruction to referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for procedures.
• Determining the appropriate course of treatment and communicating in person or by phone with referring clinicians.
• Initiating appropriate social work referrals for all identified homeless veterans and for patients who do not have primary care providers.
• Providing discharge education and follow-up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting.
• Communicating test results.
• Completing appropriate QM/PI documentation pertaining to all procedures, complications, and outcome of examinations.
• Patient documentation completed using the current Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Selecting appropriate Evaluation and Management (E&M) procedure codes in CPRS.
• Following all established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
• Making every effort to prevent medication errors, falls, and patient injury caused by acts of commission or omission in the delivery of care.
• Refer all patient/customer service issues to the Supervisory Physician, Nurse Manager, or designee.

Qualification(s)

• A current CPR/BLS certificate by the American Heart Association is required.
• Active, current licensure to practice medicine in any state, territory, or Commonwealth of the US.
• Board Certification/Eligible.
• DEA.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

Additional Information

• Location: St. Cloud, MN
• Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program. Loyal Source uses AI-powered voice screening as part of our application process. After you apply, you will receive a brief qualification survey via text or email. Candidates who meet the position requirements will then be invited to complete a quick AI-powered voice assessment. This easy, no-scheduling-required process helps us and the candidate move the hiring process forward faster. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at HRmgt@loyalsource.com.