Position Information
The Oklahoma VA Healthcare
System (Enid Clinic) is actively recruiting and is seeking
full-time board certified / board eligible Family Practice or
Internal Medicine Physicians to join our Primary Care Health Team.
The primary care provider will function as a highly skilled,
independent care provider in the management of patients, you’ll be
part of an interdisciplinary care team with access to
state-of-the-art medicine and some of the most advanced medical
technologies available. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic
member of a multidisciplinary team in the Primary Care setting.
Independent workstyle. Prior experience in primary care, internal
medicine, family medicine or women’s health. The physician serves
as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) at a Community Based Outpatient
Clinic (CBOC). The CBOC operates under a Patient Aligned Care Team
(PACT) Model. The PACT provides comprehensive care for our Veteran
population, including the diagnoses, care, and treatment of both
acute and chronic conditions. Common diagnoses encountered include
diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and
chronic pain. Community-based outpatient clinics allow Veterans to
receive care close to where they live and increases access to
health and wellness services. The duties include but are not
limited to :
Manage medical care for
a panel of Veterans enrolled in Primary Care
Timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for
documentation, workload capture, alert management, and for review
of Veterans' current and future medical care needs
Serves as the leader of the Patient Aligned
Care Team (PACT)
Cross-cover for other medical
providers as needed throughout the health care system.
Work in collaboration with PACT members to
ensure the overall safety and quality of each Veteran's care.
Responsible for all performance metrics
related to patient quality of care.
Responsible for positive customer service in all aspects of care
Participate in quality improvement, quality
assurance, continuous survey readiness, and committee / work groups
in collaboration with others.
Maintain
licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and
privileges at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKC
VAHCS)
Meet ethical and professional standards
as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work
relations are in compliance with facility standards and
expectations as written and communicated.
The OKC
VAHCS is located in Oklahoma City, OK and is the “Flagship” for the
Oklahoma VA Health Care System (OKC VAHCS) - a Joint Commission
accredited, referral level 1b (medium complexity) facility. The
Primary Care department serves patients across the spectrum of
inpatient and outpatient care for more than 70,000 veterans in an
area to include in 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North
Central Texas. Join a department that is expanding clinical area to
better serve veteran
patients!
Work Schedule
Full-time,
Monday-Friday 08 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm.
U.S. Citizens receive preference – non-U.S. Citizens may be
considered.
Current, full, and unrestricted
license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
Preferred Characteristics : Board Certified in
Family Practice or Internal Medicine, but Board Eligibility may
also be considered.
Starting pay is
$220,000 - $300,000 per year.
recruitment incentive may be offered, and there is potential for an
annual performance bonus of up to $15,000.
Retirement : Federal Retirement Plan thru the Federal Employees
Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed
of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits
(pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type
plan, with up to 5% government matching contributions
Eligible for Education Debt Repayment
Program. (EDRP)
Malpractice :
Free liability protection with tail coverage
provided
Recruitment / Relocation Incentives
available.
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)
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
restrictions on moonlighting
Recruitment / Relocation Incentives available
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician
Total Rewards.
Community Information
Welcome to
Oklahoma, the Sooner state! Scenic beauty, a
moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and
world-class sports and recreational opportunities makes Oklahoma an
exceptional place to live and do business. Combine that with
quality health care, top universities, a low-cost and quality
standard of living, it's easy to see why most people who live here
never want to leave. Oklahoma is ideal for your inner adventurer if
you enjoy live music and night life, different foods, short drive
time during the rush hour, and different parks. Oklahoma is home to
32 state parks to explore and lots more. Oklahoma is ranked the
number one city park in the nation according to USA Today and
second most affordable state to live in. You will enjoy a very
affordable standard of living and affordable housing, either for
investment purposes or otherwise. Oklahoma is ranked a top 10 city
for entrepreneurs and as a growing state, Oklahoma has a lot of
amazing opportunities to tap from. The standard of living and peace
of mind that comes with Oklahoma is simply unbelievable, giving you
the opportunity to spend time with family while saving money.
I highly encourage you to consider VA
employment in Oklahoma. We offer both a mission you can put your
heart into by taking care of our veterans, and a home for fun, new
experiences, whether you’re interested in exploring one of the many
mountains climbing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, fishing,
hunting, canoeing, horseback riding and many more.
To Explore This Physician
Opportunity Further
Please
forward a copy of your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to
Gbolahan "Alex" Ajisope, Oklahoma City VA PPR @
Gbolahan.Ajisope@va.gov or call (405) 456-3263. Thank you.
Primary Care Opportunity • Enid, OK, Garfield County, OK; Oklahoma, United States