Primary Care Physician (Family or IM)
About The Position
Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine / Internal Medicine) Department of Veterans Affairs – Finger Lakes Healthcare System Position Overview The Primary Care Physician will provide comprehensive onsite primary care services to eligible Veterans within the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System (VAFLHCS). Care must meet or exceed nationally recognized standards established by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Locations of Service Canandaigua VA Medical Center – 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424 Bath VA Medical Center – 76 Veterans Avenue, Bath, NY 14810 Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic – 260 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY 14623 Wellsville VA Outpatient Clinic – 3458 Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY 14895 Wellsboro VA Outpatient Clinic – 1835 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901 Elmira VA Outpatient Clinic – 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
- Active DEA registration
- Ability to complete VA credentialing and privileging requirements
- Compliance with VA immunization and background requirements
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult Veteran patients
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Conduct preventive care, health screenings, and wellness visits
- Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease
- Prescribe medications and order diagnostic testing as clinically indicated
- Coordinate care with specialty services and ancillary staff
- Ensure timely, accurate documentation in the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Provide patient education and continuity of care
- Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and performance improvement activities
- Comply with VA policies, clinical practice guidelines, and performance metrics
- Attend required staff meetings and complete mandatory VA training
- Maintain productivity and documentation standards in accordance with VHA directives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
