We are currently looking for a Family Practice/Internal Medicine Physician to support the Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic at the NW410 location in San Antonio, TX. This individual will be responsible for:
* Treating patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols.
* Supervising and providing general screening and medical care examinations of patients for routine, acute episodic and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; and diagnosing, treating, and counseling patients as indicated.
* Promoting preventive and health maintenance care, including physicals examinations, immunizations, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
* Prescribing and dispensing medications as delineated by pharmacy and therapeutic protocols; educating patients on proper dosage schedule, expected effects, and undesirable side effects that should be reported; and documenting instructions given to patient in medical record.
