Primary Care Physician (PCP)

Quick Facts

• Role: Primary Care Physician (PCP)

• Setting: Onsite primary care at Oconomowoc VA Clinic

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (no weekends or holidays)

• Patient timing: 1 hour for new patients; 30 minutes for returning patients

Description

Primary Care Physician providing comprehensive outpatient care—prevention through diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referral/follow-up—for patients with simple to moderately complex needs. The role includes women’s health services for a defined patient panel, ordering labs/diagnostic studies, developing treatment plans, medication management per VA Formulary and PDMP guidance, and timely documentation in CPRS.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care within scope of practice/privileging, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and follow-up

• Deliver comprehensive primary care services (including women’s health) for an assigned patient panel

• Take patient history, perform physical exams, order labs/diagnostic studies, and create diagnosis and treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions

• Order and monitor medications using VA Formulary; query State PDMPs before prescribing controlled substances per VHA Directive 1306; obtain IMED consents when required

• Maintain familiarity with VA Formulary and use clinic computer systems for efficient practice

• Refer to specialty care and arrange admission when indicated; provide patient education and counseling

• Complete patient documentation promptly using CPRS

• Consult/instruct referring physicians on procedure indications to ensure the most clinically relevant workup

• Determine course of treatment and communicate with referring clinicians in person or by phone

• Initiate appropriate social work referrals for homeless persons

• Follow all medication policies and procedures; no sample medications to patients

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state/territory/commonwealth/DC

• Active DEA license

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Ability to pass a federal background investigation

• NPI report printout

• No sponsorship available

Benefits

• Full-time W2 position with generous compensation packages