Internal Medicine Physician

A Veterans Administration outpatient clinic an hr South of Waco, Texas has a great opportunity for a Clinic Medical Director.

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) are an integral part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare delivery system and offer primary care services, such as lab work, administrative support, and behavioral healthcare, as well as a variety of specialty care services provided both in clinic and remotely, utilizing the latest telemedicine technology.

CBOCs are staffed by a team of medical professionals, including Physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs, LPNs, telehealth technicians, pharmacists, social workers, medical assistants, and administrators, who work together to provide complete medical care to veterans and assist them in navigating the VA and understanding all the benefits they may have earned through their service. Each CBOC implements the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care, which enhances the patient experience and ensures continuity of healthcare services delivered to veterans.

This Medical Director role will be to provide a full range of primary health care services to include, but not limited to, diagnosing, and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. This physician collaborates with other providers in planning, evaluating, coordinating, and revising programs and determines conditions, resources, and policies essential to delivery of health care services.

In addition to the above, this position requires the provision of administrative supervision and general instruction, planning / assigning work, and schedule, approving leave and completing performance evaluations. There is a wide latitude for independent judgement in fulfilling these responsibilities. The Medical Director supervises mid-level providers and nurse manager and is an integral part of the primary care team.

Candidates for this position should possess the following :

• Training as a Primary Care physician board certified in family medicine or internal medicine.
• 2+ Years of experience as an IM or FP physician
• Manage a patient panel in an 8-hour shift would be 6-8 patients (predominately geriatric males)
• Possess chronic disease (diabetes / hypertension) and pain management experience.

Compensation Package Includes :

As a Clinic Medical Director you'll have the opportunity to serve our nation's Veterans with the same exceptional level of care our Veterans have shown while serving our country. We are seeking healthcare professionals who are driven and committed to ensuring the health and well-being of our nation's Veterans.New opportunity, inquire today.

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