Physician (Primary Care-NTX Facilities) with Recruitment / Relocation Incentive / EDRP

The VA North Texas Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Physician (Primary Care) for various clinics in Bonham, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Garland, Plano, and Tyler, TX.

A Recruitment / Relocation Incentive may be authorized to highly qualified candidates.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

The Primary Care Physician (PACT Team) is accountable for adhering to established policies and standards of care / standards of practice in evaluating, tracking, and following up on patient care and works in collaboration with heath care professionals to provide longitudinal case management of the PCP's entire PACT panel with independent care delivery for acute / same day needs, or when otherwise requested by the PCP. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provide independent care delivery for chronic, acute / same day medical needs. The type of care is served to the Veteran population, with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mental health disorders, etc. A part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, consult with specialty service, and utilize computerized / electronic medical records. Major function of the position includes Health risk Assessment, goal setting for prevention, and chronic diseases management. A major focus is in preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients, improve coordination of care, decrease clinic waits or delays, and appropriate use of resources.
• Provide direct patient care to include, but are not limited to : history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, clinical reminder completion as applicable.
• Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care, which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare. Oversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager, MyHealtheVet, and encounter completion. Proficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect), and Comprehensive Women's Health care.
• Document all medical information in an electronic medical record.
• Perform medication reconciliation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday (8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.)

VHA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) :

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) : Learn more.

EDRP Authorized : Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions / assistance

Pay : Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off : 50-55 days of paid time off 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 : Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice : Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract : No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting