veterans health administrationDover, DE
Primary Care Physician
Primary Care Physician
Primary Care Physician
veterans health administrationDover, DE
8 days ago
Physicians, All OtherFamily Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other
Offices of PhysiciansAll Other Outpatient Care CentersOffices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated Physician to provide comprehensive, continuous primary care to assigned patients. In this role, you will utilize sound clinical judgment to conduct physical examinations, establish diagnoses, and manage preventative and psycho-social aspects of patient care. Enjoy a balanced schedule with competitive compensation, robust federal benefits, and a supportive practice environment. Practice Info Primary care is comprehensive, continuous, and covers preventative and psycho-social aspects of patient management Practice setting within the VA healthcare system serving veterans Shift & Schedule Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pmResponsibilitiesProvide effective patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating care for assigned patients Provide medical histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations (H&P's) Order appropriate diagnostic studies, interpret and analyze medical data, and establish diagnoses Formulate, implement, and modify treatment plans, including ordering subspecialty consults, tests, and prosthetic requests Complete forms on veterans' behalf that are within the treatment purview Treat opiate use disorder with buprenorphine therapy in consultation with Behavioral HealthEngage in Women's Health treatment, hypertension management, and diabetes management CompensationCompetitive salary Annual performance bonus Regular salary increases
Benefits:
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) with EDRP authorized (former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive)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) Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VAFederal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Free liability protection with tail coverage provided for malpractice Qualifications1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Willingness to treat opiate use disorder with buprenorphine therapy Willingness to treat Geriatric Primary Care patients and apply for implementation of a Geriatric Primary Care panel Willingness to engage in Women's Health treatment, hypertension management, and diabetes management
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Level
Senior
Location
Dover, DE
Occupation
Physicians, All Other
Industry
Offices of Physicians
Posted
8 days ago