Family Medicine - Physician

Our Baltimore VA Medical center, offers primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, laboratory services, immunizations, X-rays, and more.
VA physicians lead change toward greater progress in veteran care spanning all areas of medicine. With access to state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering research opportunities, they challenge the boundaries of healthcare to develop innovative treatment options that improve patient outcomes. VA fosters excellence through mentorship, leadership, and educational programs, giving physicians the tools they need to serve Veterans best.
The   VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) is looking for a Primary Care Physician to join our team. The VA offers unparalleled benefits for physicians that can give you career satisfaction that you won't find anywhere else. The     VA is small enough to connect with patients but big enough to still have some of the newest equipment available. At the Baltimore     VA, our healthcare teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of veterans, their families, and caregivers.

The Primary Care Physician will provide medical services for veterans in the primary care setting. Disease processes include, but are not limited to, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mental health disorders, etc., with a major focus on preventive medicine.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide medical services to veterans on an outpatient basis in the primary care setting. Disease processes include, but are not limited to: diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mental health disorders, etc., with a major focus on preventive medicine.
Lead the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) approach in the delivery of care, which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare.
Document all medical information in an electronic medical record.
Perform medication reconciliation.
Provide effective delivery of outpatient care while meeting and exceeding compliance standards.
Maintain current clinical privileges, licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS), and all other requirements as appropriate.
Cooperate with, and participate in, medical duties or functions related to quality of care and peer review along with improvement/performance improvement activities at the direction of the Chief of the Medical Service.
All other duties assigned
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards  

Benefits:
EDRP Authorized:
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program.
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance:
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 territory
CME:
Must be full-time with board certification
Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

About us:

The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) is a Level I tertiary multi-campus teaching facility affiliated with the University of Maryland - School of Medicine and over 100 educational institutions. Located       next       to the University of Maryland Medical Center       with a walkway connecting the two facilities, the medical center maintains an active affiliation with the University in the sharing of staff, resources, and technology.

Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center is the acute medical and surgical care facility for the VA Maryland Health Care System and offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient and primary care services. As one of the most modern health care facilities in the country, the medical center offers veterans state-of-the-art medical technology, clinical services and research programs. It is home to the world’s first filmless radiology department, which allows health care providers to have nearly instant access to patient radiology images from anywhere in the facility and throughout the health care system.
“Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.”