Primary Care Physician
Company: Valor Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Escondido
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:Our mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare
to America's veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts,
and tireless resolve.About UsValor Healthcare operates more than 50
VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States
as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Valor
provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the
operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local
VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes
primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral
health, and more.Valor is different because of our people.Our
leadership team is comprised of veterans and clinician leaders
dedicated to providing exceptional care and world-class patient
experience for our Nation's Heroes. Many of our colleagues have
veterans in their families or are veterans themselves, resulting in
an individual commitment to customer service that is second to
none.Position SummaryThe Primary Care Physician diagnoses and
treats diseases and injuries of human internal organ systems and
delivers preventive and therapeutic treatment of primary care
needs, including chronic disease management, of patients through
routine physical examination testing and non-invasive treatment.
This includes strong communication with fellow team members to
ensure the expectations of Patient Aligned Care Team metrics are
met.Core ResponsibilitiesActively diagnoses and treats our
veterans.Examines patients for symptoms of organic or congenital
disorders, determines nature and extent of injury/disorder, and
performs comprehensive physical examinations.Develops and
implements patient management plans and assists in provision of
continuity of care.Orders and performs diagnostic tests.Prescribes
medication and recommends dietary and activity programs as
indicated by diagnosis.Counsel patients on the use of prescription
medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and
provides routine health maintenance.Evaluates patients' records
from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients
utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.Completes
any and all clinical reminders "due" at the time of each patient
visit.Completes the documentation of the medical record within 24
hours of a patient encounter.Solicits medical management consult or
input when appropriate.Will comply with all VA guidelines in regard
to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts
and notifications, consults, orders, lab results and diagnostic
studies.Will comply with the VA formulary process and consult
protocols.Will serve as a collaborative physician to mid-levels
where appropriate and needed.Will comply with all VA guidelines in
regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including
the completion of all encounters by close of business.Will address
the clinical needs of all walk-in/triage/urgent care patients.Will
comply with all VA and company training requirements.Will comply
with VA requirements related to women's health certification and
competencies, as well as any elements needed for maintenance of
such certification.Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of
Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care
(EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.Remain
focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the
specified VA guidelines.Must provide excellent customer service to
each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to
fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.Participate in the clinic's
outreach events to help support the clinic's enrollment
initiatives.Support patient enrollment and retention by providing
guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or
nurse visits.Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical
or operational, and execute on key strategic initiatives that drive
the success of the Valor business..
Requirements:RequirementsQualifications4+ years clinical medical
practice; government healthcare environment preferred; specific
requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.Doctor of
Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine DegreeBoard certified in family
practice or internal medicineMust be credentialed and remain in
good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).Must
comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted
license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or
territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.Current
certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically
as specified by the certifying agency - AHA valid for two years,
e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contractCurrent,
unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
registrationProficiency in written and spoken English.Excellent
computer skillsEnergetic and optimistic demeanorStrong service
mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service
standardThis is considered a safety sensitive positionQualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Keywords: Valor Healthcare, Inc., Escondido , Primary Care Physician, Healthcare , Escondido, California
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