Family Medicine Physician

MD/DO - Family Medicine Physician

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Durham VAMC

Since 1953, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your healthcare needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 200,000 Veterans living in a 27-county area of central and eastern North Carolina.

Requirements (duties include, but are not limited to)

• The physician(s) will be required to use the VAMC hospital computer system, including but not limited to: Primary evaluation of applicants for care at the medical center, or any clinic including history and physical examination, ordering of pertinent laboratory and radiology tests and initial diagnosis and disposition of these patients. Reviewing electronic lab, imaging, consults, progress note reports on-a-daily basis, entering progress notes for each visit and/or patient contact, completing electronic clinic reminders, use computerized physician order entry (CPOE) and approving patient results via electronic signature.
• Initial History and Physical exams (H&Ps) may either be dictated or typed into the electronic medical record by the physician.
• If the H&P is dictated, the physician is required to type into the electronic medical record system a separate, pertinent, progress note that includes a brief assessment and treatment plan.
• The physician(s) shall adhere to all facility policies and requirements regarding medical record documentation.
• All electronic medical records must be completed and electronically signed with 48 hours of the patient encounter.
• It is the responsibility of the physician(s) to ensure that all electronic medical record entries are electronically signed before leaving the facility.
• The physician shall complete an electronic impatient encounter form for each visit and/or patient contact, selecting appropriate diagnosis being treated, and procedures being performed for the visit/contact.
• Physician shall not introduce new procedures or services without prior authorization of the Associate Chief of Ambulatory Care Service (ACOS) / Ambulatory Care and the Professional Standards Board.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) program.
• Must have completed an acceptable Family Medicine Residency.
• Must be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP).
• Must have and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.