Physician (Medical Director)

Summary The Clinical Medical Director directly reports to the Chief of Primary Care / ACOS and is responsible for all aspects of medical care delivered to patients assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team at the Main Medical Center Campus or requested CBOC. Qualifications United States citizenship (non‑citizens only when no qualified citizens can be recruited). Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a VA‑approved school. Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Faculty status may require board certification. Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) are eligible while enrolled in an approved residency program, provided they hold a full license and are appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience. Board certified or eligible in Family or Internal Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine or American Board of Internal Medicine). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) desirable. Physical and mental/sensory requirements per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 (e.g., standing, walking, reasoning, hearing, speaking, writing, reading, logical thinking). Duties Perform all services required in the practice of Internal Medicine within the VA system and document appropriately in the electronic record. Provide educational experiences to primary‑care team members including fellows, residents, medical students, social work interns, physician assistants, nursing students, and utilization management personnel. Participate in all required utilization management/quality management activities to monitor preadmission screening and utilization performance measures. Provide or assist primary‑care providers with evaluation and treatment of Internal Medicine patients and participate in corrective actions for untoward responses. Apply accepted protocols for assessment of patients with various medical conditions per community and VA standards. Arrange appropriate follow‑up care for patients after scheduled appointments. Represent Primary Care at hospital administrative and patient‑care meetings; review protocols, procedures, and expectations for transported/transferred patients. Monitor established VA/VISN/Joint Commission performance measures and provide feedback to improve outcomes. Regularly meet with Internal Medicine providers and nursing staff to discuss performance and barriers, and develop solutions using LEAN principles. Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Benefits Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases. Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME allowance). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution. Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance; many federal programs transferable to retirement. Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage for full‑time employees. No employment contract restrictions or significant moonlighting restrictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr