Primary Care Physician

KurzSolutions • Green Bay, WI

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician functions as an integral team member of the interdisciplinary medical team, providing care to both civilian and military patients at the VA Medical Center and affiliated clinics. This role involves conducting comprehensive medical assessments, managing emergency situations, providing follow-up care, referring patients to specialists, and serving as a clinical consultant. The physician will collaborate with various healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity of care and will be available for after-hours communication regarding patient lab results. The role requires evaluating and treating approximately 10 patients per 8-hour shift, managing a variety of medical complexities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine with an MD degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or an equivalent certification recognized by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments including history-taking, physical examinations, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment plans.
• Respond to and manage emergency situations, facilitating treatment and patient transfers when necessary.
• Provide follow-up care for patients with ongoing medical issues, adjusting diagnostic testing and medication regimens as appropriate to improve patient outcomes.
• Refer patients to appropriate VA specialists or other healthcare providers when specialized care is required.
• Serve as a consultant in clinical practice, offering expert advice to colleagues and other medical professionals.
• Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity of care, participating actively in care coordination efforts.
• Be available for after-hours communication to receive and address patient lab results via phone, when necessary.
• Work cooperatively with a wide range of healthcare professionals, including VA Physicians, CRNAs, Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Anesthesia Technicians, and allied health staff to provide comprehensive health services.
• Evaluate and treat approximately 10 patients per 8-hour shift, managing a variety of medical complexities including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, orthopedic, and surgical cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level