Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Role at Stockton VA : Empower Veteran Health

Join Our Dedicated Team as a Primary Care Physician at the VA Northern California Health Care System, Stockton Clinic!

Are you driven by a passion for primary care and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? The VA Northern California Health Care System invites you to be part of our exceptional team in delivering high-quality primary care to veterans. Located in Stockton, CA, you'll find a rewarding career and a vibrant community to call home.

Primary Care Physician Role Overview :

The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive primary care services to a panel of veterans, ensuring continuity of care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Reporting to the Chief of Primary Care, the provider is a key clinical leader within the medical center.

The provider will be responsible for the assessment and care of new and returning patients with any number of medical problems (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, COPD, depression, chronic pain). The care may be delivered via face-to-face, telehealth, or video visits though this position may require occasional travel to VISN medical centers or Community-Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs). Responsible for ordering diagnostics, consultations, medications, and other therapies as medically indicated, meeting preventative health maintenance needs, and completing all required VA computer documentation including clinical reminders and screenings in a timely manner. Telehealth and / or video visits may only be conducted from sites of care within the VA Northern California Health Care System or VA-approved alternate work sites. The provider may also support the Call Center as well.

Responsibilities Include :

Veteran-Centered Care :

• Deliver comprehensive primary care services with an emphasis on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and chronic disease management.
• Promote shared decision-making with veterans and their families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Model :

Quality Improvement :

Clinical Leadership :

Healthcare Coordination :

Use of Technology :

Why You Should Join Us :

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