Physician - Primary Care

The focus of a Primary Care clinician at the VA Maryland Health Care System is the provision of general and longitudinal outpatient medical care for Veteran patients in a manner which is reflective of excellent clinical judgment, medical knowledge, clinical skills (medical interviewing, physical examination, and procedural skills), humanistic qualities and professionalism.

Duties include but not limited to: Patient Care and Assessment: Provide comprehensive patient care including assessment, health history, physical examination, and patient education. Diagnose and treat chronic conditions, inter-current medical conditions, and acute medical conditions. Initiate and facilitate treatment and transfer in emergency situations Preventive Care: Perform a variety of disease prevention-related activities including gender and age-specific screenings, mental health screenings, and health promotion activities. Provide comprehensive gender-specific care, including cervical and breast cancer screenings, menopause, and contraceptive management, especially for female veterans. Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Develop and implement treatment plans according to accepted protocols. Coordination of Care: Collaborate with a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, continuous care. Coordinate care across different departments and external facilities as necessary. Supervision and Education: Supervise and provide clinical oversight for mid-level providers such as physician assistants, if needed. Participate in the supervision and teaching of residents and medical students from affiliated medical schools. Documentation and Administrative Tasks: Ensure timely and accurate documentation in patient records, including notes and encounter forms. Complete all administrative work promptly and address clinical reminders as medically appropriate.??????? Meetings and Continuing Education: Regularly attend primary care staff meetings, departmental meetings, and medical staff meetings. Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated with medical advancements. Leadership and Collaboration: Provide leadership to ensure care is completed within required timeframes and participate in quality improvement activities. Participate in team meetings and treatment planning conferences to enhance patient care coordination. Serve as a surrogate for absent primary care providers when needed. Ethics and Professional Conduct: Adhere to ethical standards, VA policies, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Ensure practice consistency with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies, clinical practice guidelines, and HIPAA policies. Follow and abide by all medical center policies, rules, and regulations. Actively participate in compliance readiness activities and maintain a harmonious, customer service-oriented work environment. Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain state licensure and PECOS enrollment Be responsible for the successful achievement of applicable Performance Measures and Monitors Take an active part in the Peer Review process and ensure timely completion of assigned cases Become proficient in and engage in Tele-Health to home visits (e.g., VA Video Connect) Women's Health Responsibilities: Provide primary care, including preventive healthcare, evaluation, and management of women's health issues such as gynecological care, menopause management, birth control counseling, and initial infertility evaluation. Collaborate with gynecologists, women veterans' program manager, maternity coordinators, and breast care coordinators. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our VISN 5 EDRP Team at visn5hredrpcoordinators@va.gov if you have any questions. 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.