What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician-Women's Health position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
- A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).***** The incumbent will serve as a Primary Care Physician-Women's Health located within the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) assigned to the Ambulatory Care Service. Assignments to other facilities within 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.
- The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) is currently seeking outstanding full-time Family Practice or Internal Medicine trained Physicians to join our Primary Care Clinic Team as a Primary Care Provider
- 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 specific 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
- Provide clinical oversight and to participate in peer review of other primary care providers through periodic chart reviews
- Act as surrogates for absent primary care providers when needed - to include review of CPRS view alerts
- 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
- VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-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) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
- Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
- Learn more Travel/Driving: You may be required to travel for this position
Salary : $230,000 - $300,000