Primary Care Women's Health Physician

Primary Care Women's Health Physician

The Women's Health Clinic at the Portland VA Medical Center section of Primary Care Service, situated in Portland, OR, is seeking a dynamic board-certified or board-eligible physician for the position of Primary Care Women's Health. The patient population ranges from adult to geriatrics. The incumbent will demonstrate proficiency in practice, planning, and self-direction in goal setting for managing each woman's medical needs. Candidates should be board-certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine, with experience and proficiency in women's health care.

The Women's Health Clinic physician will care for a panel of women patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs. They may have the opportunity to work with resident physicians or nurse practitioners and other learners. You may have the opportunity to perform women's health procedures such as IUD insertions/removals, colposcopy, and implantable contraceptives. You will be working with a full complement of support staff including an RN, LPN, and medical support assistant as part of your Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Telephone call duties within the Division of Primary Care encompass 2-3 weeks per year.

Job Description

• Display an exceptional degree of competence in providing healthcare to women veterans.
• Provide primary medical care and education for acute and chronic medical conditions, as well as gender-specific primary care (initial evaluation and treatment of gender-specific conditions such as pelvic and abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal infections, urinary incontinence, contraception, STI management, and menopause-related concerns) and preventative care.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop medical and treatment plans for an assigned panel of female primary care patients.
• Consult with other specialties as needed.
• Document, order testing, and follow up in the computerized medical record in a timely manner.
• Provide timely follow-up on results, including completion of view alerts.
• Prescribe medications according to the VA approved formulary and in accordance with Federal and State Law.

The VHA provides patient-centered care, delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. The Veteran's experience and health outcomes are improved with an emphasis on prevention through healing relationships in an optimal healing environment. We are seeking new team members interested in working in this environment. We are looking for team members that possess high energy, a strong work ethic, integrity, who are kind and empathetic, have a sense of humor, and who enjoy working for a collaborative, team-oriented system. The team member must be willing to build customer confidence by professional dress and demeanor.

Benefits

• Expected salary range for well-qualified physician will be competitive for the academic rank with consideration given to candidate's qualifications, credentials, and experience; may include up to $15,000 in annual performance bonus. Selected candidate may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), and if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment.
• The VA offers physicians and all employees an industry-leading full benefits and features package to support high-quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance.
• Paid time off in the form of 26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 12 weeks of maternity or paternity leave, 11 federal holidays with pay, and 5-day paid absence to attend approved CME.
• Insurance to include health-dental-vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; flexible spending accounts; term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; long-term care insurance available as an option.
• Federal retirement plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching.

Community Overview

Portland is the Pacific Northwest's second-largest urban center with world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy, and an outstanding school system. The city is located less than two hours from the beautiful Oregon coast and an hour from Mt. Hood and The Gorge. Views from the city, especially the VAPORHCS which sits atop a hill overlooking downtown, include Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and on a clear day three more mountain peaks as well as the Cascade Mountain Range. Portlanders are famously fond of the outdoors, fresh local cuisine, and great coffee. Portland truly offers something for everyone.

Globally connected, innovative, and culturally rich, Portland is considered one of the most eco-friendly cities in the U.S. The City of Roses is marked by warm, dry summers and rainy but mild winters. Heralded as one of America's top places to live, Portland offers a host of sports & entertainment, outdoor recreation, housing, and family-friendly cultural options.

Situated on the banks of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, and equidistant from the Pacific coastline and the Cascade Mountains, Portland is a progressive metropolitan city with spectacular restaurants, cultural offerings, entertainment opportunities, outdoor activities, and distinctly unique neighborhoods.