Physician - Primary Care

Job TitleAssessment Of Health StatusObtain a relevant health and medical historyPerform a physical examination based on age and historyConduct preventive screening procedures based on age and historyIdentify health risks and needs.DiagnosisFormulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination and clinical findingsDemonstrate high level of autonomy and skills in identification of disease and diagnosisDevelopment Of A Treatment PlanEstablish priorities and develop a plan of care which includes ordering appropriate laboratory and x-ray diagnostic tests.Make clinical decisions to initiate prescription of medications to maintain acute and chronic illness and promote wellnessInitiate prescription for supplies, equipment to be used at home, supplies needed for wound careRefill appropriate medication to continue regimenIdentify the need to change a medication regimenInitiate prosthetics requests for assistive devicesIdentify and instruction on non-pharmacological interventionsInitiate appropriate VA and community referralsProvide patient/family education in collaboration with other PACT membersImplementation Of The PlanImplementation of the treatment plan in accordance with approved clinical privilegesCollaborates with nursing peers, physicians and other professionals who influence the health environmentSchedules appointments for patients in collaboration with team members to ensure that all patients are scheduled within time constraints established by VHA polices especially adhering to priority access for service connected and OEG/OIF veteran populationsReconciles medications with each patient visitWomen's Health SpecificAssess, diagnose, monitor, promote health and protect from disease, and manage illnesses and injuries of the female patient including health counseling, well woman exams, assessment of breast masses, incontinence, fertility/contraception, osteoporosis, prenatal, and postpartum care.Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.Assessment, work-up, diagnosis, and provision of nonsurgical treatment of patients to include pap smears, breast examinations, care of uncomplicated gynecological patients (non-operative), cervical disorders, common STD's/infections, family planning, gynecological cancer screening, history and physical examinations, menstruation disorders management, incontinence, patient counseling and education, perform pelvic examination with associated laboratory evaluation, pelvic floor dysfunction management, peri-menopause/post-menopause management, and preventive health care.The scope of practice in this area may include the procedure listed below.Contraceptive devicesContraceptive implant insertion and removalIUD insertion and removalWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm OR 7:30am-4:00pm OR 8:00am-4:30pm