Physician (General Internal Medicine)
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 7, 2021
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Job Description:
Videos Help Duties Summary Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Schedule subject to
change for patient care. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required EDRP is approved for this position. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for assessment and care of new
and returning patients with any number of medical problems (e.g.
hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, COPD). He/she is
responsible for ordering diagnostics, consultations, medications
and other therapies as medically indicated, meeting preventative
health maintenance needs, completing all required VA computer
documentation including clinical reminders and screenings in a
timely manner. The incumbent will be located at one of the sites of
care within VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Major Duties: Evaluation, including performance of H&P (history and
physical); diagnosis; consultation; and treatment of adult patients
with medical illnesses performed in the clinic environment with
appropriate support and monitoring. In addition, provider can
perform routine women's health (pelvic exam, breast exam, cytologic
pap smear testing, cervical HPV testing), laceration repair,
foreign body removal, abscess incision and drainage, and wound
debridement. He/she can care for patients via telemedicine, perform
preliminary interpretation of ECG and radiographic studies, and
supervise residents, fellows, and others in training. Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None 0602 Medical Officer Similar jobs Physicians, Internal Medicine Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or
certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. Basic Requirements: Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part
II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be
found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards
for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is
required. This is a designated drug testing position. After
appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug
use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours);
reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and
standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and
muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception
and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors.
Hearing aid is permitted. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,
schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal
employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification
requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency
with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Palo Alto , Physician (General Internal Medicine), Other , Palo Alto, California
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