"The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Duties as a PACT provider: - The primary care provider is an integral member Service Line who may be assigned to GAP coverage or Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT teamlet) based on clinical need and coverage.
- Primary care physicians will participate in daily huddles with other team let staff and participate in primary care systems redesign projects.
- A primary care provider in the outpatient setting is assigned a panel of patients to manage under Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines; recommended panel size at the division level is calculated based on patient complexity, support staff and room availability.
Each provider's panel size is specific to their practice and setting.
- A primary care provider will provide clinical care for the patients on their panel.
This includes management of acute and chronic conditions, medication management, preventative care and management of clinical reminders, timely management of clinical alerts and home care orders, and other needs of the patient.
A primary care provider is expected to assist with coverage of other department member panels as needed do to absences or based on workload.
- Primary Care Physicians may have responsibility for supervision of or collaboration with primary care mid-level providers.
Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and to participate in peer review of other primary care providers through periodic chart reviews.
- Primary care physicians will regularly attend primary care staff meetings, departmental meetings and medical staff meetings.
- A full-time provider is required to work a minimum of 80 hours per pay period.
All primary care physicians participate in the call schedule, with responsibilities outlined in the SOP.
- Timely documentation (notes and encounter forms) is necessary in all areas in accordance with facility policy.
All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion.
- All physicians will work within their privileges at all times and follow the Medical Bylaws.
- All providers will follow VHA directives and facility MCPs, SOPs.
GAP responsibilities may include the following: - Coverage for PACT Providers (MD/NP/PAs) on leave for short periods or extended periods - Coverage in Urgent Care as needed - Telemedicine Coverage to the CBOC's - Provider alert management - High volume assistance with administrative or clinical coverage - Resignation/Retirement coverage for PACT provider until recruitment/replacement - Other duties/needs of the department VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Eligible Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vhavisn23edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid 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 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: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (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 Work Schedule: 80 hours per pay period, generally administrative days Monday-Friday with potential evening and weekend hours."