The Alexandria VA Medical Center is seeking two full-time, BC/BE, Primary Care Physicians to serve as members of its Primary Care Team in Leesville, LA. Known as Louisiana's Wild West, and for good reason - this is the land where the Coushatta and Atakapa Indians, outlaws and gun-slinging characters with colorful names like Leather Britches Smith called home. The nationally accredited Leesville Main Street is a historic relic where visitors can take their time walking among well-preserved buildings that date back decades. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our veterans. The Alexandria VA Health Care System is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America's Veterans.Highlights of this position include:<ul><li>Competitive Starting Salary $240,000-$250,000</li><li>Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm</li><li>This position is telehealth eligible (virtual visits- video, remote care by telephone)</li><li>Provide care to approximately 12-20 outpatients daily in an outpatient setting</li><li>Responsible for all facets of acute patient care</li><li>Will assist in completing quality management reviews.</li><li>Responsible for the successful achievement of applicable Performance Measure and Monitors his/her areas of responsibility.</li><li>Candidate will take an active part in the peer review process and complete Physician's reviews on time</li></ul>Additional Requirements:<ul><li>Board Certified/Board Eligible in IM</li><li>Experience in Primary Care</li><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not found</li><li>Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State</li></ul>We offer: <ul><li>Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume</li><li>Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year</li><li>Federal health/dental/vision/term life/long-term care insurance (many can be carried over into retirement)</li><li>Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided</li><li>26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year w/unlimited carry over; 11 paid holidays</li><li>Federal pension (5 years vesting) and separate 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</li><li>Possible 5 days and up to $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME's (must be full-time with board certification)</li><li>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), if approved</li><li>Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates</li></ul>Compensation Information: $240000.00 / annually - $250000.00 / annually<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?wI8bsRlmYvs9%2fft2Dwv8%2fgh" width="0" height="0" />

**Primary Care Physician**

The Alexandria VA Medical Center is seeking two full-time, board-certified/board-eligible Primary Care Physicians to serve as members of its Primary Care Team in Leesville, LA. Known as Louisiana's Wild West, this area is rich in history, home to the Coushatta and Atakapa Indians, and features colorful characters from the past. The nationally accredited Leesville Main Street is a historic relic where visitors can enjoy well-preserved buildings that date back decades. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our veterans. The Alexandria VA Health Care System is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America's Veterans.

**Job Description**

- Competitive starting salary of $240,000-$250,000
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
- This position is telehealth eligible (virtual visits - video, remote care by telephone)
- Provide care to approximately 12-20 outpatients daily in an outpatient setting
- Responsible for all facets of acute patient care
- Assist in completing quality management reviews
- Responsible for the successful achievement of applicable performance measures and monitors in areas of responsibility
- Take an active part in the peer review process and complete physician reviews on time

**Requirements**

- Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine
- Experience in primary care
- Must be a U.S. citizen; non-citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. citizen is not found
- Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state

**Benefits**

- Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume
- Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15,000 per year
- Federal health/dental/vision/term life/long-term care insurance (many can be carried over into retirement)
- Malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided
- 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year with unlimited carryover; 11 paid holidays
- Federal pension (5 years vesting) and separate 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Possible 5 days and up to $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME's (must be full-time with board certification)
- This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), if approved
- Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

**Compensation Information**

$240,000.00 annually - $250,000.00 annually

Primary Care Physician opportunity- Leesville, LA

Below, we have provided a high level view of what the role entails, with the complete job description discussed in detail during our interviewing process. - Lead clinic staff, in behaviors, actions and attitude (e.g. X-Ray Technologists, Nurses, and Front Office Specialists) in delivering excellent patient care. Provide guidance as necessary to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction. - Ensure accurate completion of patient charts in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate on a daily basis. As well as build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees. - Implement clinical protocols as outlined CMO and Supervising Physicians. - Maintain behavior that is compliant with Federal and State regulations, guidelines, and requirements including working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA. - Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, as well as responsibly prescribe medications and educate patients on continued treatment and care of acute and chronic conditions. - Perform therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care. - Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. - Ensure accurate completion of patient charts in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate on a daily basis. - Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company, of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness. - Ability to be knowledgeable and comply with Company standards of operations. - The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers and managers. - The ability to consult with patients through virtual communication channels. - Proven experience working as a Telehealth Clinician. - Perform other duties as assigned by management. Additional Requirements for Centers of Excellence: - Completes all required preceptor training in order to effectively onboard and train new hires in centers of excellence. - Engage with Learning and Development to manage onboarding and training of new employees. - Meet new employees on first day in clinic and facilitate welcome and introductions, facility tours, and clinic process overview. - Partners with Learning and Development and new hiresestablish a training plan and review training schedule. Communicates with learning and development as appropriate. - Submits weekly evaluations on your trainee's progress to Learning and Development. Communicates training progress or concerns as appropriate to operations leadership and learning and development. - Completes final evaluation and Proof of Proficiency form and submits to learning and development on final training day.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?dangMEdyKOyrP2lX6WiFUgb" width="0" height="0" />

**Telehealth Clinician**

Below, we have provided a high-level view of what the role entails, with the complete job description discussed in detail during our interviewing process.

**Job Description**

- Lead clinic staff, in behaviors, actions, and attitude (e.g. X-Ray Technologists, Nurses, and Front Office Specialists) in delivering excellent patient care. Provide guidance as necessary to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction.

- Ensure accurate completion of patient charts in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate on a daily basis. Build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees.

- Implement clinical protocols as outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Supervising Physicians.

- Maintain behavior that is compliant with Federal and State regulations, guidelines, and requirements including working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA.

- Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, as well as responsibly prescribe medications and educate patients on continued treatment and care of acute and chronic conditions.

- Perform therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to incision and drainage, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care.

- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

- Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company, including teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness.

- Ability to be knowledgeable and comply with Company standards of operations.

- The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers, and managers.

- The ability to consult with patients through virtual communication channels.

- Proven experience working as a Telehealth Clinician.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

**Additional Requirements for Centers of Excellence**

- Completes all required preceptor training in order to effectively onboard and train new hires in centers of excellence.

- Engage with Learning and Development to manage onboarding and training of new employees.

- Meet new employees on their first day in the clinic and facilitate welcome and introductions, facility tours, and clinic process overview.

- Partner with Learning and Development and new hires to establish a training plan and review training schedule. Communicate with Learning and Development as appropriate.

- Submit weekly evaluations on your trainee's progress to Learning and Development. Communicate training progress or concerns as appropriate to operations leadership and Learning and Development.

- Complete final evaluation and Proof of Proficiency form and submit to Learning and Development on final training day.

Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Below, we have provided a high level view of what the role entails, with the complete job description discussed in detail during our interviewing process. - Lead clinic staff, in behaviors, actions and attitude (e.g. X-Ray Technologists, Nurses, and Front Office Specialists) in delivering excellent patient care. Provide guidance as necessary to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction. - Ensure accurate completion of patient charts in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate on a daily basis. As well as build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees. - Implement clinical protocols as outlined CMO and Supervising Physicians. - Maintain behavior that is compliant with Federal and State regulations, guidelines, and requirements including working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA. - Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, as well as responsibly prescribe medications and educate patients on continued treatment and care of acute and chronic conditions. - Perform therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care. - Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. - Ensure accurate completion of patient charts in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate on a daily basis. - Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company, of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness. - Ability to be knowledgeable and comply with Company standards of operations. - The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers and managers. - The ability to consult with patients through virtual communication channels. - Proven experience working as a Telehealth Clinician. - Perform other duties as assigned by management. Additional Requirements for Centers of Excellence: - Completes all required preceptor training in order to effectively onboard and train new hires in centers of excellence. - Engage with Learning and Development to manage onboarding and training of new employees. - Meet new employees on first day in clinic and facilitate welcome and introductions, facility tours, and clinic process overview. - Partners with Learning and Development and new hiresestablish a training plan and review training schedule. Communicates with learning and development as appropriate. - Submits weekly evaluations on your trainee's progress to Learning and Development. Communicates training progress or concerns as appropriate to operations leadership and learning and development. - Completes final evaluation and Proof of Proficiency form and submits to learning and development on final training day.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?5Tqzpx4lyH16kQfNQ2axWQc" width="0" height="0" />

**Telehealth Clinician**

Below, we have provided a high-level view of what the role entails, with the complete job description discussed in detail during our interviewing process.

**Job Description**

- Lead clinic staff, in behaviors, actions, and attitude (e.g. X-Ray Technologists, Nurses, and Front Office Specialists) in delivering excellent patient care. Provide guidance as necessary to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction.

- Ensure accurate completion of patient charts in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate on a daily basis. Build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees.

- Implement clinical protocols as outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Supervising Physicians.

- Maintain behavior that is compliant with Federal and State regulations, guidelines, and requirements including working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA.

- Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, as well as responsibly prescribe medications and educate patients on continued treatment and care of acute and chronic conditions.

- Perform therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to incision and drainage, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care.

- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

- Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company, including teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness.

- Ability to be knowledgeable and comply with Company standards of operations.

- Maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers, and managers.

- Consult with patients through virtual communication channels.

- Proven experience working as a Telehealth Clinician.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

**Additional Requirements for Centers of Excellence**

- Complete all required preceptor training in order to effectively onboard and train new hires in centers of excellence.

- Engage with Learning and Development to manage onboarding and training of new employees.

- Meet new employees on their first day in the clinic and facilitate welcome and introductions, facility tours, and clinic process overview.

- Partner with Learning and Development and new hires to establish a training plan and review training schedule. Communicate with Learning and Development as appropriate.

- Submit weekly evaluations on your trainee's progress to Learning and Development. Communicate training progress or concerns as appropriate to operations leadership and Learning and Development.

- Complete final evaluation and Proof of Proficiency form and submit to Learning and Development on final training day.