Podiatrist (Section Chief-Ambulatory Care Service) Dallas VAMC

Department of Veterans Affairs•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, Texas is currently recruiting for a Podiatrist (Section Chief-Ambulatory Care Service). The Section Chief will lead health care professionals to provide primary care to Veteran patients. The Section Chief is assigned to the Associate Chief of Staff, Ambulatory Care Service will be responsible for the overall day-to-day supervision of his/her assigned primary care providers. He/she will be required to travel between Community Based Outpatient Clinics under this section; as needed and will supervisor one or more CBOC's.The Podiatrist (PACT) is accountable for adhering to established policies and standards of care/ practice in evaluating, tracking, and following up on patient care. The Podiatrist collaborates with health care professionals to provide longitudinal case management of the PCP's entire PACT panel with independent care delivery for acute/same-day needs or when otherwise requested by the PCP.Duties/Responsibilities: Provide independent care delivery for chronic, acute/same-day medical needs. The type of care is served to the Veteran population, with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population, namely diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mental health disorders, etc. A part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, consult with specialty services, and utilize computerized/electronic medical records. The major function of the position includes Health Risk Assessment, goal setting for prevention, and chronic disease management. A major focus is on preventive medicine with a focus on achieving positive patient outcomes, improving coordination of care, decreasing clinic waits or delays and appropriate use of resources Provide direct patient care, including, but not limited to, history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, and clinical reminder completion as applicable. Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care, which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare. Oversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager, MyHealtheVet, and encounter completion. Proficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect), and Comprehensive Women's Health care. Document all medical information in an electronic medical record. Perform medication reconciliation. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provide independent care delivery for chronic, acute/same-day medical needs.
Write orders for diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, consult with specialty services, and utilize computerized/electronic medical records.
Health Risk Assessment, goal setting for prevention, and chronic disease management.
Provide direct patient care, including, but not limited to, history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, and clinical reminder completion as applicable.
Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care, which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare.
Oversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager, MyHealtheVet, and encounter completion.
Proficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect), and Comprehensive Women's Health care.
Document all medical information in an electronic medical record.
Perform medication reconciliation.
Other duties as assigned.