Internal Medicine, Physician (Primary Care) Portsmouth, NH - Full-time - Recruitment Incentive/ EDRP

Job Description

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Provides direct care to patients in the Primary Care department. Provides clinical guidance to PA's and others as requested.

\n Participates in interdisciplinary team activities to achieve optimum quality of patient care that is maintained or improved. Participates in the progressive improvement of the service delivery which may include programmatic participation in initiatives within the facility. Evaluates the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status. A progress note is written in the patient's chart.

\n Responsible for coordinating with providers within their own and outside of their own Service Line, at the other divisions within the Manchester VA structure and the CBOC Clinics as determined by the plan of care for the veteran. Open, clear, and collaborative engagements are a key duty. Incumbent is ultimately responsible to ensure barriers for Veterans and staff are minimized to promote a positive work environment. Fosters positive working relationships with staff, peers, and Veterans. Performs patient evaluations, orders, and interprets diagnostic blood and fluid tests and imaging studies as indicated. Responsible for medical care as appropriate. Staff within Primary Care are appropriately credentialed and privileged.

\n They participate in various hospital committees, departmental and hospital in-service programs, and education programs of the department and the hospital. They are also involved in continuous quality improvement through the peer review and FPPE/OPPE process. Actively participates in compliance readiness activities as requested by Chief of Primary Care, Quality Management and the Chief of Staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

\n Responsibilities will include participation in quality assurance programs and chart reviews and completing medical records in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and any other duties as assigned.

\n The employee exercises corporate citizenship by serving as a leader and/or active member on Medical Center committees as requested and attending Medical Service Staff meetings and meetings of the Medical/Dental staff.

\n Teaches effectively and creatively and provides guidance to others involved in the delivery of Primary Care - related educational programs.

\n Maintains Basic Life Support and completes all mandatory training by due date.

Work Schedule:  The tours of duty are Monday through Friday with variable hours; these details will be discussed during the interview process, especially in relation to any executive orders or short-term assignments.

\n VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or a Relocation Incentive:  This incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support,  View email address on ziprecruiter.com, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance:  Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting \n

Brian Samolyk
\n Human Resource Specialist
\n Physician / Provider Recruitment & Onboarding|
\n VA New England Healthcare System VISN 1
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\n Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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