Physician

Job Title

Primary Care Physician (Float)

Duties

The Primary Care Physician (Float) will fully implement the components and processes relative to the VHA Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) healthcare system design. They will coordinate care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by TVHS. The physician will evaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinic setting. They will perform histories and physical exams, provide appropriate documentation, ensure that patient encounters are appropriately closed, and provide education to the patient and family as necessary. The physician will also order immunizations and other preventive or screening services as necessary, screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization, and perform Basic Life Support as necessary. They will communicate clinical findings to other providers using the Computerized Patient Record System, function as the managing physician for nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants as assigned by TVHS, and function as a preceptor for residents in the clinic setting as assigned by TVHS. The Primary Care Physician (Float) will consistently communicate and treat customers, Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. They will protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal Regulations, VA statutes, and policy, and VHA policy.

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. 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.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.