Physician-Complex Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive total rewards package

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Complex Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Physician at the Daytona Beach VA Clinic in Florida. This full-time position involves managing chronic conditions and providing comprehensive patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

As a physician, you will work Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional shifts based on service needs. The role offers a relocation incentive and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid medical license in the State of Florida.
• Must be capable of managing complex chronic medical conditions.
• Experience with VA outpatient PACT model management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive gender-specific care under the PACT model.
• Manage chronic conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Document clinical activities in accordance with facility policies.

Skills

Comprehensive patient care

Chronic condition management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Mental health evaluations

Patient education

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Training in Family Practice or Internal Medicine

Job description

Summary

A relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidates. The incumbent will serve as a Complex Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Physician located at the Daytona Beach VA Clinic in Daytona Beach, FL assigned to the Ambulatory Care Service. Assignments to other facilities within OVAHCS and travel to the site may be required to meet the needs of the service. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) is seeking an outstanding full-time Family Practice or Internal Medicine trained physician with recent experience in VA outpatient PACT panel management to join our Primary Care Clinic team as a Complex PACT (COM-PACT) Primary Care Provider.
• Provide comprehensive gender‑specific care under the PACT model and intensive case management to a panel of patients with complex chronic medical conditions managed under PCMM guidelines to reduce recurrent ED visits and hospital readmissions.
• Be attentive to patient education, preventive care, and work well in an interdisciplinary team to provide high quality primary care.
• Manage chronic conditions, evaluate and treat inter‑current medical conditions.
• Determine medical assessment and develop treatment plans according to accepted guidelines.
• Collaborate with a PACT to provide accessible‑comprehensive‑coordinated‑continuous care to an assigned panel of patients.
• Use a multi‑disciplinary team approach to improve patient care outcomes and prevent recurrent emergency department visits and frequent readmissions.
• Carry a team cell phone from 7am‑9pm Monday‑Friday; the RN will handle the phone during business hours and the provider will hold it 7‑8am and 4:30‑9pm Monday‑Friday.
• Perform disease prevention activities including gender and age‑specific screenings, mental health screenings, and health promotion activities.
• Screen for, evaluate, and treat uncomplicated common mental health disorders, including depression and common addictions; refer to mental health providers as appropriate.
• Provide clinical oversight and participate in peer review of other primary care providers through periodic chart reviews.
• Act as surrogate for absent primary care providers when needed, including review of CPRS view alerts.
• Attend primary care staff meetings, departmental meetings, and medical staff meetings regularly.
• Document promptly in accordance with facility policy.
• Complete all administrative work timely and address clinical reminders appropriately.
• Maintain quality of care meeting professional standards.
• Utilize all Virtual Care modalities as expected.
• Provide timely follow‑up on results, including completion of view alerts.
• Prescribe medication according to approved formulary and in accordance with Federal and State Law.
• Consult other specialties as appropriate per service agreements.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to clinic demands, adhere to personal and professional obligations, practice ethical standards, and sustain a harmonious work environment.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8am‑4:30pm. Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor; the incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs. The candidate must be willing to be detailed or temporarily assigned to other services and/or locations for operational needs or during regional or national emergencies.

Relocation Incentive & EDRP

Relocation incentive: Authorized as determined by Facility/Agency. EDRP: Authorized; former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive. Contact [e-mail] for EDRP coordinator questions/assistance.

Travel

Travel and driving may be required for this position.