Physician (Section Chief-Ambulatory Care Service) Dallas VAMC w / Recruitment-Relocation Incentive

The VA North Texas Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Physician (Section Chief-Ambulatory Care Service) at the Tyler VA Primary Care Clinic, Tyler, Texas. The Section Chief will lead health care professionals to provide primary care to Veteran patients.

A Recruitment / Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

The Section Chief is assigned to the Associate Chief of Staff, Ambulatory Care Service will be responsible for the overall day-to-day supervision of his / her assigned primary care providers. He / she will be required to travel between Community Based Outpatient Clinics under this section; as needed and will supervisor one or more CBOC's.The physician (PACT) is accountable for adhering to established policies and standards of care / practice in evaluating, tracking, and following up on patient care. The physician collaborates with health 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 / Responsibilities :

• 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 services, and utilize computerized / electronic medical records. The major function of the position includes Health Risk Assessment, goal setting for prevention, and chronic disease management. A major focus is on preventive medicine with a focus on achieving positive patient outcomes, improving coordination of care, decreasing clinic waits or delays and appropriate use of resources
• Provide direct patient care, including, but not limited to, history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, and 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.)

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) :

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