Primary Care Physician (PCP)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care (preventive, acute, chronic disease management)
• Conduct physical exams, screenings, immunizations, and health counseling
• Diagnose and manage chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia)
• Evaluate and treat acute conditions (e.g., respiratory issues, joint pain, skin conditions)
• Manage mental health concerns within scope of practice
• Provide timely patient consultations and coordinate referrals
• Follow all VA medication policies; no sample medications allowed
• Communicate test results per VA standards (VHA Directive 1088). Provide discharge education and follow-up planning
• Document all encounters in CPRS/EHR within required timelines (same-day or ≤2 business days)
• Be present and on time for all scheduled clinics
• Assess walk-in patients as required by PACT responsibilities
• Maintain compliance with patient safety, infection control, and VA care standards
• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) and committee meetings
• Complete QA documentation and required clinical paperwork
• Ensure accurate medical record documentation and coding (E&M)
• Report patient safety incidents within 24 hours
• Support customer service processes and escalate concerns appropriately
• Follow all VA policies related to privacy, HIPAA, and security

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Current BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association
• NPI report printout
• Active DEA license
• Has and maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation
• No sponsorship available