Internal Medicine - Clinic

Details

Client Name

Okeechobee VA Clinic

Job Type

Permanent

Offering

Physician

Profession

Internal Medicine

Specialty

Clinic

Job ID

15442796

Shift Details

Shift

Full Time Days

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Order Details

Start Date

11 / 24 / 2025

Duration

Job Description

Permanent Internal Medicine - Clinic - Okeechobee, FL - Full Time Days - Pay Negotiable - Okeechobee, FL

Employer : Okeechobee VA Clinic

Location : Okeechobee, FL

Job Type : Permanent

Shift : Full Time Days

Start Date : September 22, 2025

Job Overview

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Primary Care Physician to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Okeechobee. As a Primary Care Physician, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family / caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

• Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans.
• Examines patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders, determines nature and extent of injury / disorder, and performs comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Orders and performs diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
• Evaluates patients' records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
• Completes any and all clinical reminders "due" at the time of each patient visit.
• Completes the documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
• Solicits medical management consult or input when appropriate.
• Will comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results and diagnostic studies.
• Will comply with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
• Will serve as a collaborative physician to mid-levels where appropriate and needed.
• Will comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.
• Will address the clinical needs of all walk-in / triage / urgent care patients.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic's outreach events to help support the clinic's enrollment initiatives.
• Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational, and execute on key strategic initiatives that drive the success of the Valor business.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Position Highlights

Qualifications

Upon applying, StaffDNA will connect you directly with the hiring decision-maker-whether that's the facility manager or their dedicated recruiter-to discuss this opportunity in detail and outline your next steps.

Client Details

Address

1201 N Parrott Ave # 1

City

Okeechobee

State

FL

Zip Code

34972