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.

Duties

• 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.