Primary Care Physician (Southeast CBOC)
The incumbent will work in a team setting with other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and support staff assigned to perform duties to accomplish the treatment of our patients. The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Coordinate care for a panel of outpatients. - Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients. - Perform histories and physical examinations. - Provide appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam, findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan and disposition of patient. - Ensure patients are appropriately closed-out including disposition that clearly indicates the next steps of care. - Ensure that each patient is provided a current list of medications and an appointment list at close out. - Prescribe medications as necessary. - Order routine laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results. - Initiate and expedite requests for consultation and special tests. - Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization. - Provide education to the patient and their families. Work Schedule:
Varied based on the needs of the service Financial Disclosure Report:
Required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/15/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of Primary Care residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Eligible/Board Certified Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Selected applicant will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
- Coordinate care for a panel of outpatients. - Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients. - Perform histories and physical examinations. - Provide appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam, findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan and disposition of patient. - Ensure patients are appropriately closed-out including disposition that clearly indicates the next steps of care. - Ensure that each patient is provided a current list of medications and an appointment list at close out. - Prescribe medications as necessary. - Order routine laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results. - Initiate and expedite requests for consultation and special tests. - Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization. - Provide education to the patient and their families. Work Schedule:
Varied based on the needs of the service Financial Disclosure Report:
Required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/15/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of Primary Care residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Eligible/Board Certified Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Selected applicant will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$150,000 to $225,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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