Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Youngstown, OH seeks a Primary Care Physician to lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). You will provide comprehensive primary care to a defined panel, perform exams, coordinate care, and document in VA systems. EDRP benefits apply; schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 8:00a–4:30p.

Telework is not available. You will work with a multidisciplinary team (social work, pharmacy, mental health, nutrition) to ensure quality, patient satisfaction, and adherence

Qualifications

• The position requires high level medical knowledge and compassionate care for those who served.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with input into clinic development.
• Must have excellent communication skills and good relations with staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients.
• Lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) providing direct care.
• Perform history taking, physical exams, order labs and diagnostic studies, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions.
• Document patient care accurately in medical records.
• Refer to specialists when input outside scope.
• Monitor PACT team performance to ensure VA standards and quality.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and assist patient advocate with concerns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including social work, pharmacy, mental health, nutrition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• The successful candidate will have a high level of medical knowledge and possesses all the qualities for providing comprehensive and compassionate care for "those who served"
• The position calls for excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and offers input into projects pertaining to the development of the clinic
• Will provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients
• Duties include history taking - physical examination - ordering laboratories and diagnostic studies - diagnosis and formulation of treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within the scope of Medicine practice.This provider is the leader of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) (RN - LPN - and clerical associate) which provides direct care for Veterans enrolled in Primary Care.This provider is assigned responsibility for a panel of patients at a specific location
• However - the provider may be asked on some occasions to assist in patient care or administrative duties at the main hospital or at another site
• Provides clinical examination - diagnosis - and treatment of acute and chronic diseases - preventive care - and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patients
• Appropriate documentation of patient care in clinical records is expected
• The provider refers to specialists when additional input and treatment outside of the scope of the physician's experience and training is required
• Responsible for monitoring PACT teamlet performance to assess adherence to VA standards - assure quality and effectiveness of care - and meet VA performance measures
• Outstanding customer service is expected
• Leads the team in assisting the patient advocate and administration in resolving patient concerns and inquiries
• Exercises medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patients
• Must have excellent communication skills and relations with staff and community and is able to elicit cooperation from others
• The primary care provider serves as a member of a larger multidisciplinary treatment team which includes social work - pharmacy - mental health - nutrition - and on occasion - other services
• Performs other duties as assigned
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00a to 4:30p Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized