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    Physician-Primary Care - Chattanooga, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

    Department Of Veterans Affairs
    Department Of Veterans Affairs Chattanooga, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Summary



    The Primary Care Staff Physician, Float Physician, has responsibility for providing primary care to Primary Care (PC) patients at one or more Primary Care Clinics with the Hub and Spoke Service area assigned.

    The Staff Physician, Float Physician, does not have a regularly assigned patient panel, but can assume responsibly for a defined panel of patients during periods of absence or staff physician vacancy at the clinic as defined by management.

    Duties



    VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.


    Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): MAY be offered for highly qualified individuals.

    This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

    You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

    Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.


    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


    GENERAL DESCRIPTION.


    The Medical Officer, Primary Care Provider serves as a practicing physician who is responsible for the overall management of patients enrolled for healthcare services provided by the Tennessee Valley Health Care System.

    Responsible for administrative tasks associated with clinic operations, provides leadership and direction to support staff assigned to their PACT Teamlet.

    The incumbent is responsible to contribute to the achievement of quality-of-care standards, patient access, efficiency, process improvement and patient satisfaction within the Primary Care Division through individual patient care and panel/registry management.

    The incumbent is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence.


    SCOPE OF DUTIES.
    The Medical Officer, Primary Care Provider shall be proficient in all aspects of the general practice of Primary Care.

    Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following:


    • Fully implements the components and processes relative to the VHA Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) healthcare system design.
    • Coordinate care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by TVHS.
    • Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and
    unscheduled patients in the clinic setting.


    • Perform histories and physical exams.
    • Provides appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam
    findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan and disposition of the patient.


    • Ensures that patients are appropriately closed out including disposition that clearly indicates the next steps of care.
    • Ensures that each patient is provided a list of current medications and an
    appointment list at close-out.


    • Perform office procedures contained within their approved privileges.
    • Prescribe medications as appropriate.
    • Order routine laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests and provide initial
    interpretation of results.


    • Communicate test results to patients.
    • Respond to questions and other inquiries from patients.
    • Initiate or expedite requests for consultations and special tests.
    • Provide education to the patient and family as necessary.
    • Order immunizations and other preventive or screening services as necessary.
    • Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization.
    • Perform Basic Life Support as necessary.
    • Communicate clinical findings to other providers using the Computerized Patient
    Record System.


    • Function as the managing physician for nurse practitioners and/or physician
    assistants as assigned by TVHS.


    • Treat's patients 18 years of age or greater
    • Consistently communicates and treats customers, (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. The Medical
    Officer, Primary Care Provider will provide the customer with consistent information

    according to established policies and procedures and will handle conflicts and

    problems when dealing with customers constructively and appropriately.


    • Other duties as assigned.

    Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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