Physician-Primary Care

Primary Care PhysicianThis is a Primary Care Physician position with the following duties, but not limited to:Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits.Valuates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages the primary care panel of patients assigned.Enters progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner.Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans.Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient.Provides timely follow-up on results, including completion of view alerts.Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols.Prescribes medications according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law.Educates patients concerning medical conditions and recommended treatments. (Specific topics include nutritional counseling, need for smoking cessation, need for periodic immunizations and health screening tests, and other preventive health measures).Consults other specialties as appropriate, according to service agreements.Work Schedule: To be discussed during the interview process, Monday - Friday 0800-1630 or Monday - Friday 0700-1530