Primary Care Physician - Intermittent Schedule

Weatherby Healthcare; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Primary Care Physician for the Sheridan VA Healthcare System in Wyoming. This role focuses on treating complex physical and mental illnesses in a patient-centric environment, serving a diverse veteran population. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to customer service, and a collaborative spirit in providing care.

Qualifications

• Requires a Medical Degree and experience in treating complex patient cases.
• Skills in communication and customer service essential.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized treatment of complex physical and mental illnesses.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and ongoing care.
• Tailor interventions to patients' cognitive and emotional needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

About the Physician Opportunity

The Primary Care Physician (Intermittent/Schedule Varies)performs specialized treatment of complex physical and/or mental illness in the inpatient, or outpatient clinical settings. Treatment will include comprehensive assessments and ongoing care of the physical and medical need of individuals being cared for in the respective service/unit.

The population of male and female Veterans serviced ranges from adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. Age-related and cultural intervention appropriate to the cognitive, physical, and emotional needs will be always employed, tailored to the individual patient, incorporating knowledge of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development. Sheridan VA Healthcare System embraces patient-family centered care principles. The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities; supporting the mission and vision of the Veteran Health Administration (VHA). Must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of caried educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Makes caring for the Veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments.

About Sheridan, Wyoming

Sheridan is a vibrant and friendly community, located at the base of the Big Horn Mountains, in the great state of Wyoming. Here, we are able to offer a wide variety of amenities for the community while maintaining a small-town identity. This is the perfect place for an outdoor enthusiast, as well those seeking a break from the big city.With 106 million acres of Bighorn National Forest encompassing 180,000 acres of wilderness, this is an ideal place to play, and work.

About the Sheridan VA Health Care System

We are part of the Rocky Mountain Region Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN19). VISN 19 includes facilities in Colorado, Oklahoma, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. Our health care system consists of our main facility located in Sheridan, Wyoming. Its a 200-bed medical center, serving as the psychiatry tertiary referral site for VISN 19. We provide complex care across the continuum ranging from acute inpatient mental health care to mental health residential rehabilitation and interdisciplinary outpatient programs, and prospective candidates will help drive an integrated and comprehensive approach to the care of a complicated Veteran population. Sheridan VAHCS bed complement includes 20 psychiatric, 10 medical, 55 extended care, 115 mental health residential beds, and a 45-bed Domiciliary Residential Treatment program for homeless Veterans. We have five Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Casper, Riverton, Cody, Gillette and Rock Springs, with two Telehealth Outreach Clinics in Worland and Evanston; and one Outreach Clinic in Afton, Wyoming.