Primary Care Physician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Savannah, GA · 3 days ago

Healthcare$200/hrFull-time

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.

Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship
Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
Completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement)
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)
Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience

Recent VA or general Primary Care experience is preferred - as well as board certification

Physical Requirements

Primarily walking - sitting - talking - driving - use of the telephone - etc
Light lifting - under 15 pounds
Light carrying - under 15 pounds
Hearing (aid permitted)

Duties

Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits
Evaluates - consults - develops diagnosis - and manages the primary care panel of patients assigned
Enters progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner
Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans
Orders diagnostic tests - medications - laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient
Provides timely follow-up on results and patient inquiries - including and not limited to completion of view alerts - secure messages and other patient communications
Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols
Prescribes medications according to approved formulary - and in accordance with Federal and State Law
Edits patients concerning medical conditions and recommended treatments(Specific topics include but are not limited to nutritional counseling - need for smoking cessation - need for periodic immunizations and health screening tests - acute and chronic disease management and other preventive health measures)
Consults other specialties as appropriate - according to service agreements
Care of female patients may be required as part of ongoing duties both on an ad hoc basis and possibly as a Women's Health Designated Provider

Pay

Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases

Benefits

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)
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
Contact information will be provided for the EDRP Coordinator in the event you have any questions or need assistance

Application Information

VHA Physician Total Rewards

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact information will be provided for the EDRP Coordinator in the event you have any questions or need assistance

Other Information

Relocation/Recruitment bonus: May be authorized by the agency

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