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Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) - Veteran Affairs Government Contract
TX

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to join our team working as a contractor for the Houston Veteran Affairs (VA) Healthcare System.

• 1 year contract with possible extension up to 5 years.
• Full time work week on day shift, Monday through Friday.
• Full benefits through Valor to include medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, supplemental insurance, etc.

Place of Performance

Services shall be provided on site, MEDVAMC, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030 or at any of its 11 Community- Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) locations:

• Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic (BOPC) at 3420 Veterans Circle, Beaumont, Texas 77707 in Jefferson County
• Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic (CWOPC) at 2206 North John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904 in Angelina County
• Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic (COPC) at 690 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, Texas 77304 in Montgomery County
• Galveston VA Outpatient Clinic (GOPC) at 3828 Avenue N, Galveston, Texas 77550 in Galveston County
• Katy VA Outpatient Clinic (KOPC) at 750 West Green Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77450 in Harris County
• Lake Jackson VA Outpatient Clinic (LJOPC) at 208 Oak Drive South, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 in Brazoria County
• Richmond VA Outpatient Clinic (ROPC) at 22001 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200, Richmond, Texas 77469 in Fort Bend County
• Texas City VA Outpatient Clinic (TXOPC) at 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 206, Texas City, Texas 77591 in Galveston County
• Tomball VA Outpatient Clinic (TOPC) at 1200 W. Main Street, Tomball, Texas 77375 in Harris County
• Humble VA Outpatient Clinic (HOPC) at 1485 FM 1960, Humble, Texas, 77338 in Harris County
• Sugar land VA Outpatient Clinic (SLOPC) at 1327 Lake Pointe Pkwy Unit 515, Sugar land, Texas, 77478 in Fort Bend Country

Core Responsibilities

• Actively 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 womens 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 clinics outreach events to help support the clinics 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.

Qualifications

• 4+ years clinical medical practice; government healthcare environment preferred; specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Degree
• Board certified or eligible in family practice or internal medicine
• Must 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 for any US state or Washington DC.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support.
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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