Primary Care Physician

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical organization seeks a skilled physician for primary care services at a new facility in Lexington Park, Maryland. This role involves delivering outpatient health care to veteran patients, ensuring exemplary clinical practices, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team. The clinician will also supervise medical residents and contribute to a patient-centered healthcare environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus

50-55 days of annual paid time off

Federal health insurance coverage

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility

Free malpractice liability protection

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care for veterans is preferred.
• Board certification required.
• Women’s health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive outpatient medical care for veterans.
• Supervises and teaches medical residents and students.
• Handles acute illnesses and manages chronic diseases.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Medical knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centered approach

Education

Full and unrestricted medical license

Job description

We are looking for a skilled physician to provide Primary Care services for our service heroes and VA beneficiaries at our new state-of-the-art facility at the Lexington Park Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in St. Mary s County, Maryland.

The focus of a Primary Care clinician at the Lexington Park CBOC is the provision of longitudinal outpatient medical and preventive health care for Veteran patients in a manner that reflects excellent clinical judgment, medical knowledge, clinical skills (medical interviewing, physical examination, and procedural skills), humanistic qualities and professionalism. Primary care to both men and women will be delivered in a manner that promotes Veteran health and well-being via a personalized, patient-centered approach that takes into consideration the Veteran s goals, diagnoses, and physical, functional, and psycho-social needs.

The supervising Lead Physician for the clinic will provide the work assignments for the primary care clinician and will provide professional direction. The clinician will be granted clinical privileges at the VA based on his/her specific expertise. Work will commence immediately upon completion of orientation. The clinician will be required to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other physicians, nurse practitioners, administrative staff, to deliver comprehensive health care services to male and female Veteran patients.

The CBOC utilizes a computerized medical record system. The physician must be familiar with personal computers, have adequate keyboard skills to perform all data entry (e.g., progress notes and physician orders, history and physicals, discharge summaries), and be able to navigate through computer programs.

In addition, the primary care clinician will:

1. The Primary care physician's clinical activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive Committee of the Medical Staff clinical privileging process and the overall demand of emergency services.
2. Provides direct hands-on patient care.
3. Assesses patients for acute illnesses and determine whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the outpatient setting.
4. Manages chronic disease.
5. Provides clinical guidance over the phone, by Secure Messaging and through the mail.
6. Ensues accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations.
7. Responsible for supervising and teaching medical residents and students.
8. May be required to oversee mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
9. Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.
10. Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.
11. Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education.
12. Evaluates effectiveness and level of patient/family member understanding of teaching provider.
13. Utilizes the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such as laboratory studies, radiological studies, etc.
14. Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in-clinic procedures.
15. Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
16. Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
17. Team oriented approach to provide preventative and chronic care for veterans.
18. Woman s Health experience is a plus.
19. No call.

Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Relocation/Recruitment may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

PCS- may be authorized for highly qualified applicants

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized:This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program.

Benefits:
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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: Must be full-time with board certification
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract

Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.