The physician shall provide primary care services required for VA beneficiaries. The physician shall provide care at the Cambridge Community Based Outpatient clinic (CBOCs). All labor and services shall be provided including management, supervision, teaching, consultations, and reports. Performance shall be according to professional standards of The Joint Commission. Care shall be appropriately documented in the electronic medical record in accordance with standard community practice. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Major duties include but are 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. Perform advanced, comprehensive health assessments, including relevant history and physical assessment. 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. Work closely with nursing, clerical, pharmacy, social workers, dietitians, and other team members. Coordinate care across different departments and external facilities as necessary. Mental Health Care: Screen for, evaluate, and treat uncomplicated common mental health disorders such as depression and common addictions, referring to mental health providers as needed. 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. Participate in peer reviews, quality assurance programs, and medical record reviews. 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. Actively participate in compliance readiness activities and maintain a harmonious, customer service-oriented work environment. Clinical Responsibilities: Order and evaluate diagnostic tests, determine medical assessments, and develop treatment plans. Prescribe medications according to approved formulary and in accordance with federal and state laws. Utilize all virtual care modalities as part of patient care provision. 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's veterans practice managers, maternity coordinators, and breast care coordinators. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN5EDRPBaltimore@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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: Full-time, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday 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. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.