Achieve Work-Life Harmony: Primary Care Physician Opportunity

Achieve Work-Life Harmony: Primary Care Physician Opportunity in Wailuku, HI!

Join Our Distinguished Team as a Primary Care Physician at the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, Wailuku Clinic!

Are you driven by a passion for primary care and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System invites you to be a part of our exceptional team in delivering high-quality primary care to veterans. Located in the beautiful town of Wailuku, HI, you'll find a rewarding career and a vibrant community to call home.

Primary Care Physician Role Overview:

The PACT Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive outpatient care for a panel of adult patients at the community-based outpatient clinics in Wailuku, HI (Maui), using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. This role involves achieving Performance Measure clinical outcome targets in areas such as access to care, quality of care, efficiency, process improvement, and patient satisfaction. The Primary Care Physician ensures continuity of care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team by offering comprehensive primary care services to veterans.

Responsibilities include assessing and caring for new and returning patients with various medical conditions, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and providing follow-up care for both inpatients and outpatients. Additionally, the provider participates in multidisciplinary team conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and educational activities.

Responsibilities Include:

Veteran-Centered Care:

• Deliver comprehensive primary care services with an emphasis on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and management of chronic illnesses.
• Promote shared decision-making with veterans and their families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Clinical Excellence:

• Conduct physical examinations and diagnose medical conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests and imaging studies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and prescribe appropriate medications.
• Conduct outpatient primary care clinics and provide inpatient consultations as needed.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects to enhance the delivery of care.
• Utilize various quality measurement tools to monitor and improve clinical performance and patient outcomes.

Clinical Leadership:

• Serve as a mentor and role model for other healthcare providers within the primary care team.
• Engage in educational activities, providing guidance and support to residents, students, and other trainees.

Healthcare Coordination:

• Coordinate care for veterans involving specialty care, mental health services, and other ancillary services to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for veterans.

Why You Should Join Us:

1. Impactful Work
2. State-of-the-Art Facility
3. Collaborative Environment
4. Competitive Compensation and Unmatched Benefits:

• Enjoy a competitive salary range of $220,000 to $280,000 per year, designed for your well-being and peace of mind.
• Performance Bonus: Additional performance-based incentives.
• Recruitment Incentive: Attractive recruitment incentive to help ease your transition into the role.**

1. Work-Life Balance and Supportive Workplace
2. A Commitment to Innovation and Excellence
3. Make a Lasting Difference

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.