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Pscfl lists this Physician-Primary Care (Viera/Palm Bay) opportunity in palm bay, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
*****A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).***** The incumbents will serve as a Primary Care Physician located within the Viera VA Clinic or Palm Bay VA Clinic assigned to the Ambulatory Care Service. Assignments to other facilities within the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) and travel to the site -may be required to meet the needs of the service. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - Please see below.
Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives (Sign-On Bonus): Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more 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 will be responsible to provide comprehensive medical care - under the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model - to a panel of patients managed under PCMM guidelines
The incumbent is expected to be attentive to patient education - preventive care and be able to work well in an interdisciplinary team to provide high quality primary care
The incumbent will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care
Duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Manages chronic conditions - evaluates and treats inter-current medical conditions
Determine medical assessment and develop treatment plans according to accepted protocols
Collaborates with a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) to provide accessible - comprehensive - coordinated - continuous care to an assigned panel of patients
Must provide comprehensive care for female veterans as a Women's Health PCP including age appropriate cervical and breast cancer screening - menopause and contraceptive management - and initial evaluation of basic gynecological concerns
Performs a variety of disease prevention related activities including sex and age specific screenings - mental health screenings - and health promotion activities
Screens for - evaluates and treats uncomplicated common mental health disorders - including depression and common addictions - with referrals made to mental health providers for further evaluation and treatment as appropriate
Provide Buprenorphine treatment in the management of Opioid Use Disorder per DEA guidance
Primary care physicians will have responsibility for supervision of or collaboration with primary care mid-level providers
Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and to participate in peer review of other primary care providers through periodic chart reviews
Primary care physicians will act as surrogates for absent primary care providers when needed - to include review of CPRS view alerts
Primary care physicians will regular attend primary care staff meetings - departmental meetings and medical staff meetings
Timely documentation (notes and encounter forms) is necessary in all areas in accordance with facility policy
All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion
Clinical reminders should be addressed as medically appropriate
Quality of care should meet professional standards
Utilization of all Virtual Care modalities is an expectation of this position
Provide timely follow-up on results - including completion of view alerts
Prescribe medication according to approved formulary - and in accordance with Federal and State Law
Consults other specialties as appropriate - according to service agreements
Demonstrates flexibility in responding to clinic demands - adhere to personal and professional obligations and responsibilities - practice and maintain ethical standards - and sustain a work environment that is harmonious and customer service oriented
Cover unassigned/unscheduled patients or clinic when a provider is on leave or when there is a provider vacancy - urgent need
Assignments may include management of specialty PACT such as Women's health PACT - SCI PACT - OEF/OIF PACT - Homeless or GERI PACT
Travel to other sites within the Health Care System to cover provider shortage
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs -The candidate must be willing to be placed - detailed or temporarily assigned to other services and/or locations for operational needs or during regional or national emergencies.) Travel/Driving: You may be required to travel for this position
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Worksite address
palm bay, FL, 32905, US
Who can apply
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