Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) - Veterans Affairs (VA) Contract

Primary Care Physician

The Green Bay Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System is in urgent need of a contract Physician to join their team on a long-term temporary basis. This is a great opportunity to help our nation's heroes while providing career flexibility and the potential to become a federal employee eventually.

Job Description

• Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider.
• Collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN, and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
• Actively diagnose and treat veterans.
• Examine patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders, determine the nature and extent of injury/disorder, and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and assist in the provision of continuity of care.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medication and recommend dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educate patients, assess mental health issues, and provide routine health maintenance.
• Evaluate patients' records from medical providers outside the VA and work with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
• Complete any and all clinical reminders "due" at the time of each patient visit.
• Complete the documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
• Solicit medical management consult or input when appropriate.
• Comply with all VA guidelines regarding appropriate and timely response to all patient requests, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies.
• Comply with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
• Serve as a collaborative physician to mid-levels where appropriate and needed.
• Address the clinical needs of all walk-in/triage/urgent care patients.
• Comply with all VA and company training requirements.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic's outreach events to help support the clinic's enrollment initiatives.
• Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance regarding scheduling, follow-up visits, or nurse visits.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational, and execute on key strategic initiatives that drive the success of the Valor business.

Requirements

• 2 years experience of post-residency internal medicine or family medicine within the last 3 years.
• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Degree (MD/DO).
• Board certified (BC) or eligible (BE) in family practice or internal medicine.
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in any US state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Excellent EMR and computer skills.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.