Physician- Geriatric and Extended Care Service

Company: Health eCareers
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Physician- Geriatric and Extended Care Service Full Time Responsibilities
Physician will work in our Community Living Center (CLC), specifically our ten-bed short stay rehab (Valor House). Average length of stay is 14 days.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Works with a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing, social work, dietetics, clinical pharmacy, physical therapist, behavioral health and clerical support.
• Performs and records history and physical examinations.
• Evaluates, consults, develops diagnoses, and manages the primary panel of Veterans assigned.
• Enters progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for geriatric Veterans.
• Orders diagnostic tests, medication, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each Veteran.
• Prescribes medication according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law.
• Sees patients via VA approved, secure video telemedicine modalities.
• Provides timely follow-up on results, including completion of view alerts.
• Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols.
• Collaborates with an assigned mid-level provider and completes collaborative case reviews as assigned.
• Covers for other providers while on leave.Work Schedule:Full Time, Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  Financial Disclosure Report:Not required
  Travel Required
  Not requiredSupervisory status
  NoPromotion Potential
  None
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    Conditions of Employment
    
    • U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
    • Designated and/or random drug testing required
    • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
    • You may be required to serve a probationary period
    • Subject to a background/security investigation
    • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
    • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
    • Must pass pre-employment physical examinationQualifications
      Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
      
      To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,04/12/2021.
      
      Basic Requirements:
      • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
      • Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
      • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
      • Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
      • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
      • Physical requirements outlined below.Preferred Experience:
        • Board CertificationReference:VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
          
          Physical Requirements:Light lifting (under 15 lbs.); light carrying (under 15 lbs.); use of fingers, walking 4-8 hours; standing 4-8 hours; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; hearing (aid permitted); working closely with others; working alone; emotional and mental stability required.Education
          Note:Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here:http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ . If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Contact Information Show Contact Details Carle Physician Group is seeking a BE/BC Geriatrician to join our established practice in Urbana, Illinois.)

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