Internist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Temple, TX

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is looking for a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our team in Temple, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality outpatient primary care to our Veteran patients. Join us in providing exceptional care to those who have served our country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services.
• Collaborate with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) to manage a panel of patients.
• The primary care physician will, in the context of a longitudinal relationship, fulfill all primary care needs, including acute and chronic illness, gender- specific PC, mental health (Screen for conditions such as depression, substance use/ abuse, military sexual trauma and PTSD, and evaluate and treat uncomplicated mental health disorders as well as substance use disorders and refer patients appropriately for further evaluation and treatment of sexual assault and military sexual trauma, mental health disorders and substance use disorders) and preventative care (age-appropriate cancer screening e.g., colon, breast and cervical cancer - as well as weight management counseling, Chlamydia screening (when indicated), smoking cessation and immunizations, etc.) along with coordination of care delivery (when specialty care is needed, the primary care physician will coordinate this care and communicate with the specialty physician regarding the evaluation and treatment plan to ensure continuity of care).
• Ensure panel sizes adhere to VHA guidelines, considering factors such as patient complexity, available support staff, and the number of treatment rooms. Each physician's panel size will be tailored to their specific practice and setting.
• Engage Veteran patients as active participants in their health care decisions, offering information and encouragement to help them take ownership of their health.
• Work with other team members to support the unique health care needs of each Veteran, ensuring the system best serves their individual requirements.
• Alternative or collateral duties may include management of a subsection of primary care patients; The subsection may be defined either by disease status, or demographic status (e.g., women veterans, OIF/OEF veterans, employees, etc.). Typically, these duties are designated at the time of joining, but occasionally during employment, participation in special projects pertinent to the assigned section may be necessary as the projects become available through strategic or other initiatives.

Preferred Experience: Board certified or eligible in Internal medicine or family medicine with at least 3 years outpatient primary care practice experience.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System values its physicians and provides a comprehensive total rewards package. Here’s what you can expect:

By fostering a supportive environment, you will help Veterans become more engaged in their health care, promoting better outcomes and a higher quality of life. Join our team today! Contact Corina Sanchez, Physician & Provider Recruiter.