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Job Title
Primary Care Services Physician
Job Description
This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until September 30, 2026. Qualified applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. This position is not being offered for remote, telework or virtual duty. The incumbent must be physically located within 50 miles of the facility selected. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , 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 The incumbent position is in support of Primary Care Services at the facilities listed in this announcement. Duties and responsibilities may vary to include but not limited to the following:
Assists individuals/families to achieve optimal levels of health through collaboration with medical and health care professionals.
Serves as a resource person for standards development in health care in the area of quality improvement concerns.
Diagnosis and management of common and complex diseases and functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, gastroenteric, and genitourinary systems and acute and chronic pain. As well as medical conditions involving allergies and immunology, cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, nephrology, and rheumatology.
Ambulatory care physicians assess, stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions.
Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs. Includes laboratory studies, electrocardiograms, radiographic procedures, KOH preps, Home Glucose Monitoring, Gram Stains.
General medical history and physical examinations and care involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients.
Consultation or referral to appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
Diagnosis and management of chronic or long-term illnesses and injuries in adults.
Performs preventative health care counseling and instructs patients and/or families on treatment plans.
Diagnosis and management of occupational and environmental problems.
Oversee health supervision visits with appropriate anticipatory and preventive guidance and screening measures.
Administer Immunizations
Triage of patients with life-threatening conditions.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, typical tour of duty 7:30am - 4:00pm, schedule may vary by facility and subject to change. Rotating on call responsibilities may be required.
Worksite address
new orleans, LA, 70123, US
Who can apply
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