Urgent Care/MOD

• Fee Basis
  Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
  Details
  

Posted:

19-Sep-26

Location:

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Internal Number:

877119800

Summary

Practice Medicine with Purpose. The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Urgent Care Physician to join our team in Poplar Bluff

• Missouri. This intermittent Fee Basis opportunity offers exceptional flexibility while providing the privilege of caring for our nation's Veterans in a collaborative
• mission-focused environment.

Note:

The utilization of Fee Basis appointments is centered on the service needs rather than a specified tour of duty.

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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education

• the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• in the list published for the year the residency
• or fellowship if applicable
• was completed
  OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship
• first year of residency
• or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
  OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement)•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
  

Exceptions:

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 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
  In rare and unusual circumstances
• the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer
• who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience
• accomplishments
• performance
• and qualifications warrant such action
  Proficiency in spoken and written English
  

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard

• please visit https://www.

va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements:

Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019

This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health

This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs.

• carrying objects up to 15 lbs.
• frequent reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• hands and legs
• use of cranes and motor vehicles
• walking & standing up to 8 hours
• bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
  The incumbent must be physically
• emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.
  Duties
  Serve Those Who Served
  Practice with Purpose
  The John J
  Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff
• Missouri
• is seeking a Fee Basis Urgent Care Physician to provide high-quality care for our nation's Veterans
  This intermittent opportunity is ideal for physicians seeking meaningful clinical practice with the flexibility to maintain an existing career
• private practice
• retirement lifestyle
• or other professional commitments
  The physician will evaluate and treat a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries
• perform minor procedures such as suturing
• splinting
• and incision and drainage
• interpret laboratory and radiographic studies
• and collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team
  The position will include after-hours inpatient and Community Living Center coverage
• weekend and holiday rounding
• inter-facility transfers
• and occasional weekday urgent care coverage during physician leave
  The limited
• intermittent schedule gives physicians the ability to remain clinically active
• supplement their income
• and contribute their expertise without assuming the demands of a traditional full-time practice
  It is a strong fit for semi-retired physicians
• private-practice physicians
• hospitalists
• emergency medicine physicians
• and family or internal medicine physicians seeking purposeful
• flexible work
  Why Consider This Opportunity? Flexible
• intermittent scheduling with rotating coverage needs
  Meaningful work without responsibility for managing a private practice or maintaining a long-term patient panel
  The honor of caring for Veterans who have served our country
  A mission-driven role where every shift directly supports access
• safety
• and continuity of Veteran care
  Why Poplar Bluff? Poplar Bluff is surrounded by rivers
• lakes
• forests
• and outdoor recreation
• including fishing
• boating
• hiking
• camping
• and hunting
  It provides a relaxed pace of life while remaining within driving distance of larger regional destinations such as St
  Louis
• Memphis
• and Springfield
  Whether you are seeking supplemental income
• a rewarding part-time opportunity
• or a way to continue practicing medicine after retirement
• this position offers flexibility
• purpose
• and the chance to make a lasting difference
  Honor a lifetime of service by caring for those who have served ours
  

Malpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Clinical Duties (100%): As an urgent care physician

• the provider is responsible for delivering immediate
• patient-centered medical care for a wide range of acute and urgent conditions
  The role requires proficiency in performing minor procedures
• including suturing
• splinting
• and incision and drainage
  The physician is expected to stay current with all VHA required trainings
• medical practices
• and procedures
• adhere to evidence-based practices and guidelines
• and contribute to the continuous improvement of service quality and patient safety within the urgent care setting
  Collaboration with the Veteran's Patient-Aligned Care Team to ensure comprehensive patient care
• along with the ability to provide guidance and supervision to ancillary staff
• is essential
  Primary duties include: Conducting medical examinations
• diagnosing illnesses and injuries
• and formulating effective treatment plans
  Managing a diverse range of cases in a timely manner
• from common infections and minor injuries to more complex conditions such as fractures or acute exacerbations of chronic diseases
  Interpreting diagnostic tests
• including laboratory results and radiographic imaging
  Providing general Internal Medicine care for inpatient services and the Community Living Center in keeping with good clinical practice and standards after regular business hours
• on weekends
• and on holidays
  Collaborating with physicians
• physician extenders
• and nursing care providers throughout the hospital
  Following Medical Staff bylaws and completing all medical records in a timely manner through CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) in accordance with VA policies and regulations
  Participating in inter-hospital transfers of patients as needed
  Providing medical diagnostic evaluation and initial assessment of patients
• including at minimum a focused history
• physical examination
• and pertinent laboratory investigations for patients admitted during the tour
  Completing inpatient rounding on weekends and holidays
  Providing occasional weekday coverage of urgent care services during periods of physician leave
  All other related duties as assigned
  Core duty hours: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday 1600-0000 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 1600-0000 1600-0000 1600-0000 1600-0000 1600-0000 1600-0000
  About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
  The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program.

VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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