Physician

Job TitlePhysicianJob DescriptionVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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 moonlightingDutiesAssessment of Health Status Obtain a relevant health and medical history Perform a physical examination based on age and history Conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history Identify health risks and needs.Diagnosis Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination and clinical findings Demonstrate high level of autonomy and skills in identification of disease and diagnosisDevelopment of a Treatment Plan Establish priorities and develop a plan of care which includes ordering appropriate laboratory and x-ray diagnostic tests. Make clinical decisions to initiate prescription of medications to maintain acute and chronic illness and promote wellness Initiate prescription for supplies, equipment to be used at home, supplies needed for wound care Refill appropriate medication to continue regimen Identify the need to change a medication regimen Initiate prosthetics requests for assistive devices Identify and instruction on non-pharmacological interventions Initiate appropriate VA and community referrals Provide patient/family education in collaboration with other PACT membersImplementation of the Plan Implementation of the treatment plan in accordance with approved clinical privileges Collaborates with nursing peers, physicians and other professionals who influence the health environment Schedules appointments for patients in collaboration with team members to ensure that all patients are scheduled within time constraints established by VHA polices especially adhering to priority access for service connected and OEG/OIF veteran populations Reconciles medications with each patient visitWomen's Health Specific Assess, diagnose, monitor, promote health and protect from disease, and manage illnesses and injuries of the female patient including health counseling, well woman exams, assessment of breast masses, incontinence, fertility/contraception, osteoporosis, prenatal, and postpartum care. Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services. Assessment, work-up, diagnosis, and provision of nonsurgical treatment of patients to include pap smears, breast examinations, care of uncomplicated gynecological patients (non-operative), cervical disorders, common STD's/infections, family planning, gynecological cancer screening, history and physical examinations, menstruation disorders management, incontinence, patient counseling and education, perform pelvic examination with associated laboratory evaluation, pelvic floor dysfunction management, peri-menopause/post-menopause management, and preventive health care. The scope of practice in this area may include the procedure listed below.Contraceptive devices Contraceptive implant insertion and removal IUD insertion and removalWork ScheduleMonday-Friday AWS 7:00am-5:30pm OR 7:30am-4:00pm OR 8:00am-4:30pm