Job Title:

Primary Care Physician Location:

Hyannis, MA 02601

Duration:

01 year to long-term

Shift:

08:00 AM 04:30

PM Job Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care:

Estimated 95% of the time involved in direct patient care.

Evaluation, Treatment and Management:

Employment of the principles of Primary Care for management of acute and chronic conditions.

• Initial evaluation, treatment and management of minor wound care, respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, burns, musculoskeletal trauma, dermatological illness, ENT, eye and urological problems.
• Initial evaluation and ongoing management of chronic diseases, such as coronary artery disease, atherovascular disease, Type I and II diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, PTSD, depression and other chronic medical and psychiatric conditions.

Shifts:

Be present on time for any scheduled tour of duty as documented by physical presence in Primary Care at the scheduled start time.

Medications:

Follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients.

Communication of Test Results:

Mechanisms must be in place to provide notification of test results for patients receiving care in accordance with VHA Directive 1088, Communicating Test Results to Providers and Patients.

Documents Required:

• Active Physician License
• Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• NPI certification
• DEA certification
• OIG