Physician (Primary Care)

Primary Care Provider

The Primary Care Provider serves as a practicing physician who is responsible for the overall management of patients enrolled for healthcare services provided by the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PHVAHCS). The Physician will work in a team setting with other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff assigned to perform duties to accomplish the treatment of our patients. Computer skills are essential as PHVAHCS is fully computerized for note documentation, entering orders and requesting consults. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by PHVAHCS.
• Evaluates and treats acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinic setting.
• Performs histories and physical exams.
• Provides appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan and disposition of the patient.
• Ensures that patients are appropriately closed-out including disposition that clearly indicates the next steps of care.
• Ensures that each patient is provided a list of current medications and an appointment list at close-out.
• Performs office procedures contained within their approved privileges.
• Prescribes medications as appropriate.
• Orders routine laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results.
• Communicates test results to patients.
• Initiates and expedites requests for consultations and special tests.
• Screens patients to determine the need for hospitalization.
• Functions as a preceptor for residents in the clinic setting as assigned by PHVAHCS.
• Provides education to the patient and family as necessary.