Internal Medicine Physician Services

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The VA North Texas HCS - Tyler Centennial VA Clinic with Board Certified Internal Medicine Physicians . The Internal Medicine Physicians are expected to do the following:

VA Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 08:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

Vesting appointments are scheduled for one hour long, while primary care visits are scheduled for 30 minutes. The Physician may see an estimated 9-12 patients per day.

• Provide independent care delivery for chronic, acute/same day medical needs. This type of care is served to the Veteran population, with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mental health disorders, etc.
• A part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, consult with specialty service, and utilize computerized/electronic medical records. Major functions of the position include Health risk Assessment, goal setting for prevention, and chronic diseases management. A major focus is on preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients, improving coordination of care, decreasing clinic waits or delays, and appropriate use of resources.
• Provide direct patient care to include, but are not limited to history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, clinical reminder completion as applicable
• Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care, which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare. Oversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager, MyHealtheVet, and encounter completion. Proficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect), and Comprehensive Women’s Health care.
• Document all medical information in electronic medical records.
• Perform medication reconciliation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• at least 3 years of experience
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.