Physician - Primary Care (PACT) Opportunity in Hilo, Hawaii (Big Island)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Hilo
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

The Physician - Primary Care (PACT) is located at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Hilo, HI. The incumbent serves as a primary care physician in a patient-focused primary care team-based model, integrated with programs in mental health, prevention and care of chronic conditions, and healthy living. The Physician will provide comprehensive outpatient care for a panel of adult patients.Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive Primary Care to a panel of assigned patients using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care delivery
• Interface with NONVA providers (DoD and Community) to insure smooth transitions in care
• Contribute to achieving Performance Measure clinical outcome targets in the area of access to care, quality of care, efficiency, process improvement, and patient satisfaction
• Prescribe medications and enter consults to specialty clinics utilizing electronic medical records system
• Practice in accordance with professional standards, core values and with a commitment to excellent service.
• Complete clinical reminders for chronic disease management and prevention when due
• Complete progress notes, encounters, secure messages, and view alert notifications according to VHA timeliness standards
• Prescribe medications and enter consults to specialty clinics utilizing electronic medical records systemWork Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. No weekends. No call.Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more .EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceWork Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through FridayPay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

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