Physician-Primary Care-Hagerstown Maryland CBOC - Department Of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

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.

Duties

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Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May Be Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

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

This position will be located in Hagerstown Maryland Community Outpatient Clinic under Primary Care Service and will report directly to the Deputy Chief of Primary Care.

Duties:

• Evaluation and treatment of the following body systems: skin, eye, ear, nose, throat, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urologic, reproductive, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal and hematology.
• Initial and ongoing assessment of patient's medical, physical and psychosocial status.
• Obtain and document a comprehensive medical and psychological history and physical examination.
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Review and interpret laboratory and take appropriate action.
• Formulates and record diagnostic impressions.
• Refer patients to consultations with specialty clinics.
• Provide medical advice to patients, families and community health providers by telephone.
• Manage chronic medical problems.
• Manage minor acute medical problems.
• Document patient care in the electronic health record within the prescribed time limits.
• Enter orders into CPRS for medications, consults, testing, etc.
• Demonstrates current clinical practice.
• Attends Medical Center and community meetings, seminars, conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.