Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Primary Care Physician

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Primary Care Physicians to provide onsite primary care services to eligible beneficiaries of the Albany VA Healthcare System, specifically at a Community Based Outpatient Center: Fonda VA Clinic, 2623 NY-30A, Fonda, NY 12068.

Shift scheduling is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 40 hours per week, with no call or holidays. Physicians may be requested to work up to four (4) Saturdays per year. Full-time and Locum Tenens positions with generous compensation packages are available.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers' success as if it is their own.

Job Description

• Provide primary care as appropriate and within scope of practice/privileging
• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including women's health to a defined panel of patients
• Work with clinic staff to schedule new and follow-up patients
• Take history, perform physical examinations, order laboratories and diagnostic studies, diagnose and formulate treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within the scope of practice/privileging
• Order and monitor appropriate medications for patients using VA Formulary; query State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) before prescribing controlled substances per VHA Directive 1306
• Become familiar with VA Formulary and use the computer system as needed for efficient practice
• Provide primary care services supporting a continuum of care from prevention to diagnosis and treatment, to appropriate referral and follow-up for simple to moderately complex workload
• Refer patients to specialty care services as appropriate, admission to hospital care when indicated, and patient education and counseling
• Complete all patient documentation in a timely manner utilizing the CPRS system; ensure progress notes meet CMS guidelines for documentation
• Ensure the patient’s care plan contains medical recommendations for clinically indicated care
• Provide consultation with and instruction to referring physician regarding appropriate indications for procedures
• Initiate appropriate social work referrals for all identified homeless
• Follow all established medication policies and procedures; no sample medications shall be provided to patients

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State or Territory
• Active NPI report
• Active DEA license
• Active AHA BLS
• NPDB report
• Must be able to pass a Federal background investigation

Physical Requirements

• 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.