Physician - Primary Care

VA WHTE RIVER JUNCTION HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

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
Location: Littleton, NH and Newport, VT.

ROUTINE DUTIES:

• Fully Implements the components and processes relative to the VHA Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) healthcare system design.
• Coordinates care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by WRJ.
• Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in clinic setting.
• Performs histories and physical exams.
• Provide appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam, findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan and disposition of the patient.
• Ensures that patient encounters are appropriately closed out including disposition that clearly indicates the next steps of care.
• Ensures that each patient is provided a list of current medications and appointment list at close-out.
• Perform office procedures contained within their approved privileges.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Orders routine laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results.
• Communicate test results to patients.
• Responds to questions and other inquiries from patients including use of secure messaging.
• Initiate or expedite requests for consultations and specialty tests.
• Provides education to the patient and family as necessary.
• Orders immunizations and other preventive or screening services as necessary.
• Screens patients to determine the need for hospitalization.
• Perform Basic Life Support as necessary.
• Communicate clinical findings to other providers using the Computerized Patient Record System.
• Function as the managing physician for nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants as assigned by WRJ.
• Function as a preceptor for residents in the clinic setting as assigned by WRJ.
• Treats patients 18 years of age or greater.
• Consistently communicates and treats customers, veterans, their representatives, visitors and all VA staff in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner. The Medical Officer, Primary Care Provider will provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures and will handle conflicts and problems when dealing with customers constructively and appropriately.
• Uses data sets contained in VHA database including the Almanac, Compass, EQM, and High-Risk Registries to identify and more highly manage patients.
• Complies with the Medical Center Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff.
• Electronically tracks various components of care to promote a higher level of care coordination.
• Maximizes the use of virtual care modalities such as Home Telemedicine, VA Video Connect, Telephone visits, Secure Messaging and e-Consults to enhance access to care.
• Protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal Regulations, VA statures and policy and VHA policy. The PCP protects data from unauthorized release, or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files and release of access codes, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F

White River Junction, Vermont, and the surrounding community of the "Upper Valley" provide an idealistic and picturesque place to live with beautiful mountains, rivers, and a plethora of outdoor activities (swimming, boating, skiing, hiking, biking). With the presence of Dartmouth College in the neighboring town of Hanover, NH, the area also has a vibrant arts and culture community.

Position requirements include U.S. Citizenship, M.D or D.O, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any state. Board Certified Hematologist/Oncologist

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligible: EDRP is a student loan reimbursement program valuated at up to $200,000. Eligibility requirements apply. Learn more at: https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/EDRP.pdf

In addition to competitive pay, generous leave, and liability protection, the VA provides robust benefits and retirement plans-without employment contracts or moonlighting restrictions. For details, visit: VA Total Rewards

The total compensation package exceeds annual salary and includes bonuses, educational debt reduction, incentives, comprehensive benefits, a three-pronged retirement plan, and liability protection with tail coverage.

VA White River Junction Healthcare System does not discriminate in employment and follows federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Please e-mail your letter of interest and updated CV to:

Chakchai.chaianong@va.gov