Job Type
Full-time
Description
Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Primary Care Physician to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in
Durango, CO. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.
As a Primary Care Physician, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
.8FTE - Full-time 32 hours$15,000 sign on bonusBenefits- Great work lifestyle balance!
- Generous time off package! To include almost 7 weeks of cumulative time off across different banks.
- Only 10-12 patients a day with a PACT team (RN, LPN, and MA) to support you.
- Competitive pay! We offer based on experience and monitor market trends to ensure we are providing a great rate for our employees.
- Access to Medical/Dental through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Vision options too.
- Annual performance reviews to discuss goals, raises, concerns, etc.
- All primary care physicians and mid levels have annual incentive plans tied to bonuses.
- Half a day for dedicated admin time a week.
- Great support system through clinic management peers, HR, Recruiting department, all the way up to the executive level.
Core Responsibilities- Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans.
- Examines patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders, determines nature and extent of injury/disorder, and performs comprehensive physical examinations.
- Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.
- Orders and performs diagnostic tests.
- Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
- Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
- Evaluates patients' records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
- Completes any and all clinical reminders "due" at the time of each patient visit.
- Completes the documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
- Solicits medical management consult or input when appropriate.
- Will comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results and diagnostic studies.
- Will comply with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
- Will serve as a collaborative physician to mid-levels where appropriate and needed.
- Will comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.
- Will address the clinical needs of all walk-in/triage/urgent care patients.
- Will comply with all VA and company training requirements.
- Will comply with VA requirements related to women's health certification and competencies, as well as any elements needed for maintenance of such certification.
- Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
- Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
- Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
- Participate in the clinic's outreach events to help support the clinic's enrollment initiatives.
- Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
- Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational, and execute on key strategic initiatives that drive the success of the Valor business.
Requirements
Qualifications- 2+ years clinical medical practice; government healthcare environment preferred; specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Degree
- Board certified in family practice or internal medicine
- Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
- Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency - AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
- Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Excellent computer skills
- Energetic and optimistic demeanor
- Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standard
- This is considered a safety sensitive position
Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
Salary Description
$140/HR
