Physician (Regular Ft)- Primary Care

<p>The physician shall provide primary care services required for VA beneficiaries. The physician shall provide care at the Cambridge Community Based Outpatient clinic (CBOCs). All labor and services shall be provided including management, supervision, teaching, consultations, and reports. Performance shall be according to professional standards of The Joint Commission. Care shall be appropriately documented in the electronic medical record in accordance with standard community practice.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Major duties include but are not limited to: Patient Care and Assessment: Provide comprehensive patient care including assessment, health history, physical examination, and patient education. Diagnose and treat chronic conditions, inter-current medical conditions, and acute medical conditions. Perform advanced, comprehensive health assessments, including relevant history and physical assessment. Preventive Care: Perform a variety of disease prevention-related activities including gender and age-specific screenings, mental health screenings, and health promotion activities. Provide comprehensive gender-specific care, including cervical and breast cancer screenings, menopause, and contraceptive management, especially for female veterans. Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Develop and implement treatment plans according to accepted protocols. Coordination of Care: Collaborate with a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, continuous care. Work closely with nursing, clerical, pharmacy, social workers, dietitians, and other team members. Coordinate care across different departments and external facilities as necessary. Mental Health Care: Screen for, evaluate, and treat uncomplicated common mental health disorders such as depression and common addictions, referring to mental health providers as needed. Supervision and Education: Supervise and provide clinical oversight for mid-level providers such as physician assistants, if needed. Participate in the supervision and teaching of residents and medical students from affiliated medical schools. Documentation and Administrative Tasks: Ensure timely and accurate documentation in patient records, including notes and encounter forms. Complete all administrative work promptly and address clinical reminders as medically appropriate. Participate in peer reviews, quality assurance programs, and medical record reviews. Meetings and Continuing Education: Regularly attend primary care staff meetings, departmental meetings, and medical staff meetings. Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated with medical advancements. Leadership and Collaboration: Provide leadership to ensure care is completed within required timeframes and participate in quality improvement activities. Participate in team meetings and treatment planning conferences to enhance patient care coordination. Serve as a surrogate for absent primary care providers when needed. Ethics and Professional Conduct: Adhere to ethical standards, VA policies, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Ensure practice consistency with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies, clinical practice guidelines, and HIPAA policies. Actively participate in compliance readiness activities and maintain a harmonious, customer service-oriented work environment. Clinical Responsibilities: Order and evaluate diagnostic tests, determine medical assessments, and develop treatment plans. Prescribe medications according to approved formulary and in accordance with federal and state laws. Utilize all virtual care modalities as part of patient care provision. Women's Health Responsibilities: Provide primary care, including preventive healthcare, evaluation, and management of women's health issues such as gynecological care, menopause management, birth control counseling, and initial infertility evaluation. Collaborate with gynecologists, women's veterans practice managers, maternity coordinators, and breast care coordinators. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN5EDRPBaltimore@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday</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. 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.