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Summary

The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee - WI is looking for a Physician with a passion for providing Quality Health Care to our veterans. We are seeking a General Internal Medicine who will be a Gap/Primary Care float provider.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Previous work at a VA facility - strong interpersonal and communication skills - and ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and workflows
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting in the direct care of patients
• There may also be extended periods of sitting.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Position Summary: The Gap Provider Primary Care Physician plays a vital role in ensuring uninterrupted - high-quality care across our primary care clinics
• This flexible - mobile position supports clinic operations during provider absences - transitions - or periods of increased patient demand
• The physician will work collaboratively with clinic teams to deliver comprehensive care - maintain continuity for patients - and uphold the standards of our health system
• Key Responsibilities: Deliver patient-centered primary care services - including preventive care - chronic disease management - and acute illness treatment
• Provide coverage across multiple clinic sites within the Milwaukee region and surrounding areas as needed
• Perform thorough patient assessments - order and interpret diagnostic tests - and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Document all patient interactions accurately and efficiently using the EHR system
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to system-wide clinical protocols
• Educate patients on health promotion - disease prevention - and self-management strategies
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies - state regulations - and professional standards
• Work Schedule: M-F
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting