Physician - BC/BE Internal Medicine

Medical Director/Primary Care Physician

Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic. 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 through Friday, 8 - 4:30 PM, no nights, on-call, or weekends!

Core Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat veterans.
• Examine patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders, determine nature and extent of injury/disorder, and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and assist in provision of continuity of care.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medication and recommend dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assess mental health issues, and provide routine health maintenance.
• Evaluate patients' records from medical providers outside the VA and work with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
• Complete any and all clinical reminders "due" at the time of each patient visit.
• Complete the documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
• Solicits medical management consult or input when appropriate.
• 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.
• Serve as a collaborative physician to mid-levels where appropriate and needed.
• Comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.
• Address the clinical needs of all walk-in/triage/urgent care patients.
• Comply with all VA and company training requirements.
• 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.
• 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
• 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, age, sex, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or military service history or status.