The physician is expected to demonstrate advance competencies and skills in assessing the physical and psychosocial status of the patients and play an active role in the multidisciplinary health care team, promote preventive measures, manage the acute and chronic conditions of his/her assigned panel of patients and patients assigned to other team members when circumstances require.
Please watch to learn more about the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System- Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Duties: Coordinates care for patients throughout the continuum of care to assure the care is timely, appropriate, of high quality and cost effective. Provide professional assessment, coordination and planning of multiple health care services; provides ongoing evaluations of care management services.
Safely prescribes interventions of treatments which may include the prescriptions of medications. Incumbent is responsible and accountable for the continuous and comprehensive healthcare management of a broad range of health services which include but not limited to promotion of health, prevention of illness and disability, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions/diseases, management of health care during the acute and chronic condition phases of illness.
The incumbent will document on all examinations/procedures performed, in the patient's electronic medical record. The incumbent will be responsible to review documentation completed by Mid-Levels (PA/NP) on assigned patients on his/her panel.
AIS access: In the performance of official duties, the employee has access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive information which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws and regulations.
The employee is responsible for (1) protecting that information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion; and (2) following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc as set forth in the computer access agreement and VA policy memoranda. Adult (Age 18-64) Speaks directly to customer in a respectful manner. Accurately assesses the customer's ability to follow directions.
Provides clear and concise instructions to customers when appropriate. Addresses customer by name when know. Listens to customer's concerns; involves customer in decision making. Individualizes care to meet customer's needs and family responsibilities. Senior Adult (Age 65+) Recognizes customer's fears of asking questions by repeating information or asking questions. Addresses customer by last name (Mr., Mrs., etc.) unless patient indicates personal preference.
Speaks distinctly and slowly when communicating with a customer. Accurately assesses the customer's ability to follow instructions. Provides clear and concise instructions to customers when appropriate. *Customer Service - Recognizes co-workers as customers and responds to them accordingly. Courteous in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.Seeks to go beyond what the customer requests and do something extra to be helpful.
Assists customer in making informed decisions. Highly responsive to requests for help, information, and services. Listens to concerns of customers and resolves complaints and concerns of effectively and promptly. The provider is always subject to rotate through any all CBOC's or any of the Primary Care Service area's to conduct patient care. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $200000 – $315000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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