U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Staff Physician (Primary Care - Float) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP A
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Overview
The Primary Care Provider (PCP) Float will provide primary care services in support of primary care operations in the San Antonio service area. As a float provider, this position will provide support to the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) at an assigned San Antonio Clinic and may be detailed to other VA Clinics in San Antonio as staffing and workload dictate. The PCP Float may be asked to provide coverage for a vacant/absent PACT provider to supplement PACT services by delivering same-day care, routine scheduled care, or new patient intake for PACT panel(s). The Primary Care Physician is responsible for providing Comprehensive Primary Care for Veterans and should, in the context of a longitudinal relationship, fulfill all primary care needs, including acute and chronic illness, gender-specific primary care, mental health (screen for conditions such as depression, substance use/abuse, military sexual trauma and PTSD, and evaluate and treat uncomplicated mental health disorders as well as substance use disorders and refer patients appropriately for further evaluation and treatment of sexual assault and military sexual trauma, mental health disorders and substance use disorders) and preventive care (age-appropriate cancer screening such as colon, breast and cervical cancer, weight management counseling, Chlamydia screening when indicated, smoking cessation and immunizations), along with coordination of care delivery (when specialty care is needed, the PCP will coordinate this care and communicate with the specialty provider regarding the evaluation and treatment plan to ensure continuity of care). The PACT Model is a patient-driven, team-based approach that delivers efficient, comprehensive, and continuous care through active communication and coordination of health services through an interdisciplinary team that includes the PCP, RN Care Manager, LVN, clerical associate as well as other clinical services necessary to meet the health goals and needs of the Veteran patient including specialists. While the PCP's relationship with the Veteran patient will remain key, that bond will be augmented and strengthened by involving other health care staff as part of an integrated team. Together the team takes responsibility for the Veteran patient's ongoing care through a cooperative effort among all members. Alternative or collateral duties may include management of a subsection of primary care patients, the subsection may be defined either by a disease status, or demographic status (e.g., women veterans, OIF/OEF veterans, employees, etc.). Typically, these duties are designated at the time of joining but occasionally during employment, participation in special projects pertinent to assigned section may be necessary as the projects become available through strategic or other initiatives. Physicians may be assigned duty as a supervising or collaborating physician for one or more mid-level providers. Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and review the care provided by mid-level practitioners. Most providers will need to act as surrogates for the patients of their colleagues, when one or more of their colleagues are on leave. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The VA Physician Total Rewards program is available for reference. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be authorized for highly qualified individual Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Authorized, see details in Education Section.
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:
TBD (Typically 0800-1630 CST, M-F)
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The Primary Care Provider (PCP) Float will provide primary care services in support of primary care operations in the San Antonio service area. As a float provider, this position will provide support to the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) at an assigned San Antonio Clinic and may be detailed to other VA Clinics in San Antonio as staffing and workload dictate. The PCP Float may be asked to provide coverage for a vacant/absent PACT provider to supplement PACT services by delivering same-day care, routine scheduled care, or new patient intake for PACT panel(s). The Primary Care Physician is responsible for providing Comprehensive Primary Care for Veterans and should, in the context of a longitudinal relationship, fulfill all primary care needs, including acute and chronic illness, gender-specific primary care, mental health (screen for conditions such as depression, substance use/abuse, military sexual trauma and PTSD, and evaluate and treat uncomplicated mental health disorders as well as substance use disorders and refer patients appropriately for further evaluation and treatment of sexual assault and military sexual trauma, mental health disorders and substance use disorders) and preventive care (age-appropriate cancer screening such as colon, breast and cervical cancer, weight management counseling, Chlamydia screening when indicated, smoking cessation and immunizations), along with coordination of care delivery (when specialty care is needed, the PCP will coordinate this care and communicate with the specialty provider regarding the evaluation and treatment plan to ensure continuity of care). The PACT Model is a patient-driven, team-based approach that delivers efficient, comprehensive, and continuous care through active communication and coordination of health services through an interdisciplinary team that includes the PCP, RN Care Manager, LVN, clerical associate as well as other clinical services necessary to meet the health goals and needs of the Veteran patient including specialists. While the PCP's relationship with the Veteran patient will remain key, that bond will be augmented and strengthened by involving other health care staff as part of an integrated team. Together the team takes responsibility for the Veteran patient's ongoing care through a cooperative effort among all members. Alternative or collateral duties may include management of a subsection of primary care patients, the subsection may be defined either by a disease status, or demographic status (e.g., women veterans, OIF/OEF veterans, employees, etc.). Typically, these duties are designated at the time of joining but occasionally during employment, participation in special projects pertinent to assigned section may be necessary as the projects become available through strategic or other initiatives. Physicians may be assigned duty as a supervising or collaborating physician for one or more mid-level providers. Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and review the care provided by mid-level practitioners. Most providers will need to act as surrogates for the patients of their colleagues, when one or more of their colleagues are on leave. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The VA Physician Total Rewards program is available for reference. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be authorized for highly qualified individual Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Authorized, see details in Education Section.
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:
TBD (Typically 0800-1630 CST, M-F)
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