Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Specialty: Internal Medicine (BC/BE)

• Patient volume: Average 10–15 patients per day

• Population: Adults

• Case mix: Primary care; sick and well visits; some chronic care coverage (hypertension, diabetes)

Description

Provide adult primary care within the scope of practice/privileging. Take histories, perform physical exams, order laboratory and diagnostic studies, and create treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions. Order and monitor appropriate medications using the VA Formulary.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and perform physical examinations

• Order laboratories and diagnostic studies

• Diagnose conditions and formulate treatment plans for acute and chronic care

• Order and monitor medications according to the VA Formulary