Primary Care Ardmore, Oklahoma VA Clinic, OK

The Oklahoma VA Healthcare System (Ardmore Clinic) is actively recruiting and is seeking full-time board-certified/board-eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physicians to join our Primary Care Health Team. The primary care provider will function as a highly skilled, independent care provider in the management of patients. You will be part of an interdisciplinary care team with access to state-of-the-art medicine and some of the most advanced medical technologies available.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic member of a multidisciplinary team in the Primary Care setting. Independent work-style. Prior experience in primary care, internal medicine, family medicine or women's health. The physician serves as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The CBOC operates under a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Model. The PACT provides comprehensive care for our Veteran population, including the diagnosis, care, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions.

Common diagnoses encountered include diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain. Community-based outpatient clinics allow veterans to receive care close to where they live and increase access to health and wellness services. The duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage medical care for a panel of Veterans enrolled in Primary Care
• Timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for documentation, workload capture, alert management, and for review of Veterans' current and future medical care needs
• Serve as the leader of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
• Cross-cover for other medical providers as needed throughout the healthcare system.
• Work in collaboration with PACT members to ensure the overall safety and quality of each veteran's care.
• Responsible for all performance metrics related to patient quality of care.
• Responsible for positive customer service in all aspects of care
• Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, continuous survey readiness, and committee/work groups in collaboration with others.
• Maintain licensure and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKC VAHCS)
• Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work relations are in compliance with facility standards and expectations as written and communicated.

Driving and travel for Primary Care patient care coverage purposes will be required for this position to clinics throughout the healthcare system. Driving and traveling may be up to 75% of the time.

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager.

The OKC VAHCS is located in Oklahoma City, OK and is the flagship for the Oklahoma VA Health Care System (OKC VAHCS) - a Joint Commission-accredited, referral level 1b (medium complexity) facility. The Primary Care department serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for more than 70,000 veterans in an area including 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas.

Join a department that is expanding the clinical area to better serve veteran patients!

Work Schedule.

Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:00 am - 5:00 pm.

U.S. Citizens receive preference. Non-U.S. Citizens may be considered.

Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.

Preferred Characteristics:
Board Certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine, but Board Eligibility may also be considered.

The starting pay is $250,000 - $300,000 per year.