Physician (Regular FT)-Janesville CBOC

Veterans Health Administration • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

The Physician provides primary care to eligible Veterans at the Janesville Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Primary care supports long-term patient-provider relationships, coordinates care across health services, and educates patients on disease prevention. It serves as the first point of contact for Veterans enrolled in VHA health care. Care may include cancer screening; screening and treatment for high blood pressure and cholesterol; COPD treatment; diabetes prevention and treatment; recommended vaccinations; mental health and substance-use screening; and lab tests and blood work.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, on the day/first shift. The role requires a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent, a current unrestricted medical license, and qualifying residency training or an applicable alternative described in the announcement. The physician must be proficient in spoken and written English and meet VA employment and credentialing requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved and accredited school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an applicable alternative route specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Compliance with applicable VA pre-employment requirements, including drug screening for testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, onboarding, acceptable identification, and a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, which may include standing, walking, twisting, turning, sitting, bending, pushing, carrying, and light lifting.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of primary care experience after residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to eligible Veterans.
• Build long-term patient-provider relationships and coordinate care across health services.
• Educate patients on disease prevention.
• Provide or support cancer screening, including colon, breast, cervical, and prostate screening.
• Screen for and treat high blood pressure and cholesterol.
• Treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Provide diabetes prevention and treatment.
• Provide flu and other recommended vaccinations.
• Screen for mental health, drug, and alcohol concerns.
• Order or provide lab tests and blood work.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree