Physician (Primary Care)
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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
Primary Care Staff Physician (PACT Provider)
- Recommended to cover 1 panel of patients (panels may be shared for part-time providers)
- Physician may be asked to work at more than one PVAMC site (i.e., combination of the PVAMC and the CBOCs)
- Physician may be required to work extended hours or on a weekend if the clinic is open during these non-administrative hours
Performs the following tasks during the clinic visit:
- Reviews information from outside providers
- Conducts history and physical exam
- Assesses patient's clinical condition
- Formulates treatment plans
- Completes provider-specific clinical reminders
- Reviews test and procedure results
- Completes patient referrals in CPRS
- Manages patient's medication (including medicine reconciliation)
- Gives medical and lifestyle advice and counseling
Performs the following direct patient care responsibilities when patient is not present:
- Completes view alerts
- Follows-up on patient-related information (test and procedure results, consults and medications)
- Calls patients and family on the telephone
- Sends and receives secure messages from patients
- Discusses cases with consultants and with PACT team
- Reviews and acts on non-VA medical records
- Completes forms/paperwork
- The provider participates in all PACT team meetings and other team activities
- Collaborates with NP and PA providers and directs care for the panel.
May also perform the following as directed by Service Chief:
- Supervises and trains medical students, residents and other learners
- Conducts clinical research studies
- Involvement in quality management and patient safety involving primary care
- Data analysis related to primary care clinical operations
Attends additional meetings and educational opportunities with Service Chief approval
This employee reports to the Primary Care Section Chief for the CBOCs and the ACOS for Primary Care at the CMCVAMC. The employee is responsible for evaluating findings and making technical recommendations fairly independently and is considered an expert in the field. However, if needed, a higher level medical officer is available to provide consultation, guidance, and direction. Generally, case findings and recommendations are not discussed with the supervisor and notes for clinical conferences are not cleared in advance with the supervisor.
Customer Service Requirements
Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
Age, Development, and Cultural Needs of Veterans Requirement
Provides patient care/support, appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of young adult (18-44 years old); middle adult (45-64 years old), and older adult (65-older) patients. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/support appropriate to the age of patients served in assigned service areas.
Computer Security Requirement
Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in the computer access agreement that the employee signs.
Work Schedule: Typical tour of duty is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, weekends and nightshifts may be required per Veteran needs.
