Primary Care Physician - VA employees welcome

Valor Healthcare, Inc.•New Braunfels, TX

3d•$260,000 - $280,000•Onsite

About The Position

Valor Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our team in New Braunfels, TX. This role involves providing high-quality outpatient care to U.S. military veterans. The position offers a mission-driven approach with manageable patient loads, no on-call duties, nights, or weekends, and a modern clinical setting with strong administrative support. New Braunfels is highlighted as a desirable location with numerous recreational and lifestyle amenities. The physician will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services, collaborating with the PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN, and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team members to develop patient care plans. VA experience is welcomed, and a competitive base salary is offered.

Requirements

2+ years clinical medical practice; government healthcare environment preferred; specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Degree
Board certified in family practice or internal medicine
Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Excellent computer skills
Energetic and optimistic demeanor
Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standard
This is considered a safety sensitive position

Nice To Haves

VA experience welcomed

Responsibilities

Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans.
Examines patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders, determines nature and extent of injury/disorder, and performs comprehensive physical examinations.
Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Orders and performs diagnostic tests.
Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
Completes the documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
Solicits medical management consult or input when appropriate.
Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results and diagnostic studies.
Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
Serves as a collaborative physician to mid-levels where appropriate and needed.
Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.
Addresses the clinical needs of all walk-in/triage/urgent care patients.
Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
Complies with VA requirements related to women’s health certification and competencies, as well as any elements needed for maintenance of such certification.
Fulfills compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
Remains focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
Provides excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
Participates in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Supports patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
Embraces and supports new initiatives, whether clinical or operational, and executes on key strategic initiatives that drive the success of the Valor business.

Benefits

$15k recruitment incentive for highly qualified candidates
Annual bonus plan equaling up to 9% of salary
401K plus company match
CME reimbursement and extra time off
Generous time off package! To include almost 8 weeks of cumulative time off across different banks.
15 PTO days, 5 personal days, 5 CE days, 7 sick days and 11 Federal holidays
Average of only 10-12 patients a day with PACT team support (RN, LPN, and MA) to support you.
We offer salary based on experience and monitor market trends to ensure we are providing a great rate for our employees.
Access to Medical/Dental through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Vision options too.
Annual performance reviews to discuss goals, raises, concerns, etc.
All primary care physicians and mid levels have annual incentive plans tied to bonuses.
Half a day for dedicated admin time a week.
Great support system through clinic management peers, HR, Recruiting department, all the way up to the executive level.