STG International
Job Summary
Primary Care Physician – provide outpatient services at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and supervise day‑to‑day medical care delivery.
Essential Functions
Provide medical care based on primary and preventative care, meeting the physical, mental, and emotional needs of patients under a limited scope of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and within skills and training.
Function as the point of entry into the VA health care system.
Participate in the orientation of clinical staff physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
Provide leadership to CBOC clinicians and evaluate the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures, suggesting improvements.
Assist the STGi Program Manager in implementing Quality Performance Improvement Team (QPIT) strategic initiatives and review and improve clinical success in areas of responsibility.
Adhere to and monitor policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety, and participate in quality improvement, risk management, peer review, utilization review, and clinical outcomes activities.
Establish a collaborative practice agreement with clinic APRN/PA and oversee and mentor other providers, managing medical care, basic mental screenings, medication adjustments, mild depression, anxiety, and loss/grief issues, and continuity of care with the VAMC for patients enrolled in the VA Primary Care Program.
Emphasize wellness, prevention, and early detection, promote continuity and quality of care through an ongoing relationship with the veteran enrollee, and maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
Develop and maintain an ongoing relationship with veterans, assist in referrals and admissions to the VAMC as medically appropriate, determine which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs, and provide smooth and timely flow of patients in accordance with VA access standards and triage protocol.
Oversee all delivery of care to patients by the CBOC, administer medications per facility protocols, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures, and document all pertinent patient information in Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) medical records.
Keep the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system current, determine urgency of follow‑up, referral/consultation appointments, keep patients informed of their plan of care, provide health educational materials and resources, and participate in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program.
Assist in completing accurate reports, manage the clinic’s day‑to‑day activity with the RN/CBOC Manager, comply with federal, state, local, and VA safety and operational regulations, ensure all encounter data are accurate, maintain confidentiality and patient privacy, act as a liaison for the VAMC, and perform other work‑related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Retain an active, full, and unrestricted medical license in New York.
Board‑certified by the ABMS or BOS ABMS in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, or board‑eligible within four (4) years of residency completion in either specialty.
Current and unrestricted DEA registration.
Retain current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Training Network (MTN).
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques in accordance with community and VA standards of practice.
Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, including desired effects, side effects, complications, and patient usage considerations.
Experience with safe and reasonable practices regarding opioid medications for chronic pain.
Knowledge of basic customer service techniques related to age‑specific populations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and proper telephone etiquette.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and computer maneuverability, including experience with electronic medical records systems.
Required Experience
Possess a Doctorate Degree in Medicine from an accredited college approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, a Doctorate degree in Osteopathy from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, or permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies are those approved by the ACGME and AOA; other non‑US residencies must be followed by a minimum of five years verified practice in the United States.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Moderate physical activity: handling average‑weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Typical interior/office work environment with occasional rapid response to medical emergencies within the clinic.
Equal Opportunity Statement STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Essential Functions
Provide medical care based on primary and preventative care, meeting the physical, mental, and emotional needs of patients under a limited scope of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and within skills and training.
Function as the point of entry into the VA health care system.
Participate in the orientation of clinical staff physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
Provide leadership to CBOC clinicians and evaluate the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures, suggesting improvements.
Assist the STGi Program Manager in implementing Quality Performance Improvement Team (QPIT) strategic initiatives and review and improve clinical success in areas of responsibility.
Adhere to and monitor policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety, and participate in quality improvement, risk management, peer review, utilization review, and clinical outcomes activities.
Establish a collaborative practice agreement with clinic APRN/PA and oversee and mentor other providers, managing medical care, basic mental screenings, medication adjustments, mild depression, anxiety, and loss/grief issues, and continuity of care with the VAMC for patients enrolled in the VA Primary Care Program.
Emphasize wellness, prevention, and early detection, promote continuity and quality of care through an ongoing relationship with the veteran enrollee, and maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
Develop and maintain an ongoing relationship with veterans, assist in referrals and admissions to the VAMC as medically appropriate, determine which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs, and provide smooth and timely flow of patients in accordance with VA access standards and triage protocol.
Oversee all delivery of care to patients by the CBOC, administer medications per facility protocols, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures, and document all pertinent patient information in Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) medical records.
Keep the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system current, determine urgency of follow‑up, referral/consultation appointments, keep patients informed of their plan of care, provide health educational materials and resources, and participate in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program.
Assist in completing accurate reports, manage the clinic’s day‑to‑day activity with the RN/CBOC Manager, comply with federal, state, local, and VA safety and operational regulations, ensure all encounter data are accurate, maintain confidentiality and patient privacy, act as a liaison for the VAMC, and perform other work‑related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Retain an active, full, and unrestricted medical license in New York.
Board‑certified by the ABMS or BOS ABMS in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, or board‑eligible within four (4) years of residency completion in either specialty.
Current and unrestricted DEA registration.
Retain current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Training Network (MTN).
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques in accordance with community and VA standards of practice.
Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, including desired effects, side effects, complications, and patient usage considerations.
Experience with safe and reasonable practices regarding opioid medications for chronic pain.
Knowledge of basic customer service techniques related to age‑specific populations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and proper telephone etiquette.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and computer maneuverability, including experience with electronic medical records systems.
Required Experience
Possess a Doctorate Degree in Medicine from an accredited college approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, a Doctorate degree in Osteopathy from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, or permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies are those approved by the ACGME and AOA; other non‑US residencies must be followed by a minimum of five years verified practice in the United States.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Moderate physical activity: handling average‑weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Typical interior/office work environment with occasional rapid response to medical emergencies within the clinic.
Equal Opportunity Statement STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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