Physician (CBOC-Palentine)
The Primary Care Physician's duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provides comprehensive care for our veteran population such as services in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of assigned patients. Comprehensive Women's health care duties include, assessment and treatment of patients, including pelvic examination, pap smears and other related gender-specific healthcare of women, reviews diagnostic studies and reports abnormal findings. Provides effective medical treatment, consultation, and diagnosis upon request from other Services/Departments. Obtains patient histories, performs physical exams, formulates a working diagnosis and develops/implements a treatment plan according to clinical guidelines and to determine appropriate hospitalization, and/or disposition to Nursing Home Care, Assisted Living, Community Nursing Home, and/or Home Care. Orders appropriate tests and incorporate results for treatment plan. Initiates or expedites requests for consults, special tests, or studies. Authorized to write both inpatient and outpatient medical orders, treatments and medications. Provides education and counseling to patient and family in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatment and drugs. May serve as an attending/teaching physician for internal medicine residents/students as assigned. Coverage of extended hours of clinic coverage in the evenings and on weekends will be required on an intermittent basis. (This may include 10 hour shifts for 4 days during work week) Works with nurses to coordinate care in non-face to face settings. Provides supervision/collaboration to mid-level provider as assigned/requests Participates in Peer reviews, chart reviews, hospital/clinic committees and Process improvement initiatives as assigned. Utilizes proficient data-entry (typing) skills BLS required Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. (Monday through Friday) Selectee may be required to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours and assigned to other locations, if necessary. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
Authorized This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), an education loan reimbursement program within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). If selected for this position, you must meet specific individual eligibility criteria in accordance with VHA Handbook 1021.01 and submit a complete EDRP application package within four (4) months of appointment. Final award amount and program start date is determined after review of a complete EDRP application and supporting documentation by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. If selected for this position, please contact the EDRP Coordinators for this medical center at CTXEDRP@va.gov to obtain additional information. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Three - five years of experience in providing comprehensive care to patients with acute care needs Women's Health Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Moderate Lifting (15-44 lbs); Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs); Pulling hand over hand (up to 1 hour); Pushing (up to 1 hour); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 1 hour); Standing (up to 1 hour); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); and Sitting (up to 4 hours). In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provides comprehensive care for our veteran population such as services in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of assigned patients. Comprehensive Women's health care duties include, assessment and treatment of patients, including pelvic examination, pap smears and other related gender-specific healthcare of women, reviews diagnostic studies and reports abnormal findings. Provides effective medical treatment, consultation, and diagnosis upon request from other Services/Departments. Obtains patient histories, performs physical exams, formulates a working diagnosis and develops/implements a treatment plan according to clinical guidelines and to determine appropriate hospitalization, and/or disposition to Nursing Home Care, Assisted Living, Community Nursing Home, and/or Home Care. Orders appropriate tests and incorporate results for treatment plan. Initiates or expedites requests for consults, special tests, or studies. Authorized to write both inpatient and outpatient medical orders, treatments and medications. Provides education and counseling to patient and family in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatment and drugs. May serve as an attending/teaching physician for internal medicine residents/students as assigned. Coverage of extended hours of clinic coverage in the evenings and on weekends will be required on an intermittent basis. (This may include 10 hour shifts for 4 days during work week) Works with nurses to coordinate care in non-face to face settings. Provides supervision/collaboration to mid-level provider as assigned/requests Participates in Peer reviews, chart reviews, hospital/clinic committees and Process improvement initiatives as assigned. Utilizes proficient data-entry (typing) skills BLS required Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. (Monday through Friday) Selectee may be required to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours and assigned to other locations, if necessary. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
Authorized This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), an education loan reimbursement program within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). If selected for this position, you must meet specific individual eligibility criteria in accordance with VHA Handbook 1021.01 and submit a complete EDRP application package within four (4) months of appointment. Final award amount and program start date is determined after review of a complete EDRP application and supporting documentation by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. If selected for this position, please contact the EDRP Coordinators for this medical center at CTXEDRP@va.gov to obtain additional information. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Three - five years of experience in providing comprehensive care to patients with acute care needs Women's Health Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Moderate Lifting (15-44 lbs); Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs); Pulling hand over hand (up to 1 hour); Pushing (up to 1 hour); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 1 hour); Standing (up to 1 hour); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); and Sitting (up to 4 hours). In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$220,000 to $230,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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