Physician (Primary Care)

<p>This position is located within the New Albany, IN clinic as part of the Primary Care Program which is part of the Louisville VA Medical Center. This is the full performance level for staff physicians. They are assigned to any VHA program and setting, including outpatient medicine, Vet Centers, and DoD installations</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for completing own credentials documents for the (re) appointment and privileging process Review abnormal radiology reports and laboratory reports as assigned by the Chief, Primary Care. Complete all medical records documentation in a timely manner using SOAP format in the computerized medical record system and/or legible handwriting to ensure quality of care. Serve as the primary source of patient care. He / she will provide appropriate examinations, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of patients. Provides education and home care instructions to patients, family members, and significant others. Provides comprehensive, evidence-based medical interventions. Develops, implements, and documents the treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt documentation of encounters in the computer system. Functions independently as a member of the Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges. He/she assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment, findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Adheres to operational policies and procedures as established by the Service Chief. Assist in data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program. Facilitates liaisons with other health care professionals in order to effectively coordinate services. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. Complies with all computerized medical record documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes). Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Chief. Attends regular Clinic staff meetings, Medical Staff meetings, and complies with the clinic peer review procedures. Provides clinical supervision and instruction for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. The physician exercises independent judgment in the practice and provision of medical services. The incumbent is under the general supervision of the Chief, Primary Care. The employee is responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment, resolving most of the conflicts that arise, coordinating the work with others as necessary and interpreting policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives. The employee keeps the supervisor informed of progress and potentially controversial matters. Completed work is reviewed only in meeting requirements or expected results. Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the general public are consistently courteous, tactful, respectful, and cooperative in nature. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Telework Eligibility: Ad-hoc Work Schedule: 0800-1630 M-F, may have some extended hours and Saturday</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.