Primary Care Physician; IM​/FP

Description

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Primary Care Physician to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Cookeville TN. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.

** New IM or FM graduate residents are encouraged to apply!

Benefits:

• 15 PTO days, 5 personal days, 5 CE days, 7 sick days and 11 Federal holidays
• $10k recruitment incentive
• Annual incentive plan
• Relocation assistance
• Weekday schedule
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K and company match
• CE reimbursement and time off
• Supportive CMO and PACT environment
• And more!

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.

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 womens 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 clinics outreach events to help support the clinics 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

• 4+ 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…