Medical Director/Primary Care Physician

Details

Client Name: Schuylkill County CBOC

Job Type: Local

Position Urgency Normal

Offering Locums

Profession Physician

Specialty BC/BE Internal Medicine

Job ID 16154249

Job Title Medical Director/Primary Care Physician

Shift Details

Shift 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Shifts Per Week 5

scheduledHrs_1 40.0

Job Order Details

Start Date 2024-08-01

End Date 2029-07-31

Duration 261 Week(s)

Float Required No

Call Required No

Required Certifications for Onboarding 0710 - VA ROI, 10-0459 - VetPro Release of Information, AMA, Contractor Request Form, DEA, Fingerprint Form, NPI, OF306, Self Certification of Continuous Service

Job Description About EGA Associates, LLC

EGA is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm dedicated to providing professional Healthcare Staffing services and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide.

Our Mission is to excel through a provider-centric approach to staffing, establishing ourselves as the trusted human resource partner for our clients and staff alike. We are committed to earning our partners' respect through open communication, exceptional service, and transparency in all our operations. Our team will continue to approach challenges with an open mind, offering reliable solutions that cater to the needs of our clients, our providers, and ourselves.

Position Summary

Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Schedule: Monday though Friday, 8 - 4:30 PM, no nights, on-call, or weekends!

Core Responsibilities

Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans. Examines patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders, determines nature and extent of injury/disorder, and performs comprehensive physical examinations. Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care. Orders and performs diagnostic tests. Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis. Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance. Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care. Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit. Completes the documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter. Solicits medical management consult or input when appropriate. Will comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results and diagnostic studies. Will serve as a collaborative physician to mid-levels where appropriate and needed. Will comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business. Will address the clinical needs of all walk-in/triage/urgent care patients. Will comply with all VA and company training requirements. Will comply with VA requirements related to women’s health certification and competencies, as well as any elements needed for maintenance of such certification. Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items. Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines. Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors. Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives. Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits. Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational, and execute on key strategic initiatives that drive the success of the Valor business.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Degree (MD or DO) Board Certified/Eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine (IM or FM) Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements. Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.). Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration Excellent computer and EMR skills.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Client Details

Client Type Government - Federal

Setting Outpatient Clinic

Address 1410 Laurel Boulevard, Suite 2

City Pottsville

State PA

Unit Details

Computer Charting System VISTA (CPRS)

EGA Associates, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.