Physician (Primary Care) - Clinical Access Unit

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The 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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance

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

The incumbent will work with primary care (when applicable) for co-management of health care issues. The incumbent is the lead for the Code Assist team. The incumbent will provide back-up assistance to the Radiology department (when the Radiologist is not available) for any contrast reactions. The Provider will be expected to perform a full range of duties to include but not limited to:

• Provide Emergent and Walk-In Care
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat all walk-in and emergent veterans presenting with acute medical needs.
  • Manage care for both local and traveling veterans who are not established in the healthcare system.
• Coordinate with Primary Care
  • Collaborate and communicate with primary care providers for shared management of veterans' health issues.
  • Ensure smooth transitions of care and appropriate follow-up for complex cases.
• Lead Code Assist Team
  • Serve as the team leader during medical emergencies requiring Code Assist within the clinic.
  • Direct and coordinate the actions of the Code Assist team during acute events, ensuring adherence to protocols and effective patient care.
• Radiology Back-Up
  • Provide immediate assistance to the Radiology department in the event of a radiographic contrast reaction when the Radiologist is unavailable.
  • Manage acute hypersensitivity or adverse reactions related to radiological procedures, following established guidelines.
• Medical Documentation and Communication
  • Accurately document all encounters, assessments, and treatment plans in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
  • Communicate effectively with veterans, their families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Clinical Quality and Safety
  • Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives relevant to acute care and ambulatory emergency services.
  • Comply with VA policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure patient safety.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs.)