Primary Care Physician -- FP/IM

Primary Care Physician

Located a mere 25 miles southeast of Rochester, the scenic community of Canandaigua is known as "The Chosen Spot," a Native American translation that holds true today. Nestled on the north end of Canandaigua Lake, the town is historic and scenic with a variety of locally-owned shops, galleries, restaurants, and places to stay. There are plenty of outdoor spaces to rest and relax, with beautiful Canandaigua Lake offering stunning opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing!

This facility provides inpatient and outpatient care to Veterans, including primary care, mental health care, specialty care, disease prevention and wellness programs, alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) care, domiciliary programs community living center (nursing home) care.

Facility Address: 400 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Responsibilities

• The Primary Care Physician functions as an integral team member of the interdisciplinary medical team, providing care to both civilian and military patients at the VA Medical Center and affiliated clinics.
• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments including history-taking, physical examinations, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment plans. Respond to and manage emergency situations, facilitating treatment and patient transfers when necessary.
• Provide follow-up care for patients with ongoing medical issues, adjusting diagnostic testing and medication regimens as appropriate to improve patient outcomes.
• Refer patients to appropriate VA specialists or other healthcare providers when specialized care is required.
• The Primary Care Physician serves as a consultant in clinical practice, offering expert advice to colleagues and other medical professionals.
• Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity of care, participating actively in care coordination efforts.
• Be available for after-hours communication to receive and address patient lab results via phone, when necessary.
• Work cooperatively with a wide range of healthcare professionals, including VA Physicians, CRNAs, Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (Client), Registered Nurses (RNs), Anesthesia Technicians, and allied health staff to provide comprehensive health services.
• The Primary Care Physician evaluates and treats approximately 10 patients per 8-hour shift, managing a variety of medical complexities including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, orthopedic, and surgical cases.

Requirements

• Should be a graduate from an accredited School of Medicine with an MD degree.
• Should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is required.
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or an equivalent certification recognized by the American Heart Association.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.