Primary Care Physician Part-Time

About the role

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Primary Care Physician to join their team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Danville, VA. This position is 2.5 days/week, 20 hours/week.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans.
• Examines patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders, determines nature and extent of injury/disorder, and performs comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Orders and performs diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
• Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
• Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
• Completes the documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
• Solicits medical management consult or input when appropriate.
• Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient requests, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results and diagnostic studies.
• Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
• Serves as a collaborative physician to mid-levels where appropriate and needed.
• Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for walk-in/triage/urgent care patients.
• Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
• Fulfills compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Remains focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Provides excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participates in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
• Supports patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
• Embraces and supports new initiatives, whether clinical or operational, and executes on key strategic initiatives that drive the success of the Valor business.

Qualifications

• 4+ years clinical medical practice; government healthcare environment preferred; specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Degree
• Board certified in family practice or internal medicine
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent computer skills
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor
• Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards