Primary Care Physician needed at Wisconsin Rapids, WI VHA

Recruiting for one (1) experienced highly qualified Board Certified/Board Eligible physician for the Primary Care Clinic at the Wisconsin Rapids Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The primary care clinic hours of operation at Wisconsin Rapids CBOC are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Federal holidays are excluded from normal clinic hours of operation. The Chief of Primary Care will provide the work assignments for this physician and will provide professional direction. It is anticipated that the physician will work the majority of the time at the Wisconsin Rapids CBOC, however, the VA reses the right to assign work at sites such as Tomah, Lacrosse or Wausau as staffing changes occur or workloads dictates.

The physician will be granted clinical privileges for the VA based on his/her specific expertise. Work will commence immediately upon completion of orientation. The physician will be required to work cooperatively with other physicians, advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, administrative staff, and a variety of allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive health care services to veteran patients.

The medical center utilizes a computerized medical record system. The physician must be familiar with personal computers, have adequate keyboard skills to perform all data entry (progress notes and physician orders, history and physicals, discharge summaries), and be able to navigate through windows based computer programs. Training on the computerized medical record system will be provided by the medical center.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The physician will follow and meet all medical center policies, rules and regulations.
2. The physician is required to be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to maintain the certification during their work at the medical center. Serves as back up Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) on a rotating basis
3. Function as a full team member of the interdisciplinary team serving patients at the VA.
4. Provide history, physical examination, diagnosis, and initiation of medical treatment.
5. Initiate and facilitate treatment and transfer in emergency situations.
6. Follow-up office visits for existing medical problems and appropriate diagnostic test and medication adjustments.
7. Referral of patients as needed to appropriate specialists, health care facilities, and coordination of home health services.
8. Document assessments and plan of care for each patient in accordance with policies and procedures.
9. Act as a consultant in clinical practice and may serve as a managing/supervising physician for physician assistants.
10. Communicate and collaborate effectively with other providers and disciplines to ensure continuity of patient care.
11. Collaborate and act as a patient advocate.
12. Maintain knowledge of new and current clinical methods.
13. Abide by all Medical Center policies and procedures.
14. Serve in the back-up call rotation for Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) at the Tomah Campus.
15. Provide supervisory oversight/training for students completing clinical rotations at the Wisconsin Rapids CBOC.

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.