Primary Care Physician (Internal or Family Medicine)

Responsibilities

Primary care as appropriate and within the scope of practice/privileging Provides services supporting a continuum of care from prevention to diagnosis and treatment to appropriate referral and follow-up for simple to moderately complex workload that can be appropriately managed in a primary care outpatient environment Comprehensive primary care services, including women’s health to a defined panel of patients Works with clinic staff to schedule new and follow-up patients Takes history, performs physical examinations, orders labs and diagnostic studies, completes diagnosis and formulation of treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within the scope of practice/privileging Orders and monitors appropriate medications for patients using VA Formulary; queries State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) before prescribing controlled substances per VHA Directive 1306 Querying State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP); also obtains IMED consents before prescribing or dispensing medications requiring consent including prescriptions for controlled substances Maintains familiarity with VA Formulary and uses the computer system as needed for efficient practice Refers patients to specialty care services as appropriate, admission to hospital care when indicated, and patient education and counseling Completes all patient documentation promptly utilizing the CPRS system Provides consultation with and instruction to referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for procedures so that the most expeditious and clinically relevant workup can be completed Determines the proper course of treatment and communicates in person or by phone with the referring clinicians Initiates appropriate social work referrals for all identified homeless persons Follows all established medication policies and procedures; no sample medications shall be provided to patients

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia NPI report printout Active DEA license Has and maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Must be able to pass a federal background investigation No sponsorship available All candidates must be able to: Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Lift up to 20 lbs Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Push/pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.