The Physician be assigned as a Staff Physician to the Primary Care Clinic (PCC) and provide all levels of General Medical care and treatment to the veteran population and as assigned, within treatment areas such as Mental Health inpatient units, or inpatient sub-acute medicine and nursing home units. The primary goal is to meet the treatment needs and concerns of the patients by providing effective diagnostic care and appropriate treatment, while maintaining high standards of quality care. Physician will perform assessment, participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, and address the patient’s physical needs for treatment. The Staff Physician has the ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the patients of various age groups. The concerns are addressed in clinical assessment, patient care delivery and in daily interaction with, and treatment of patients. Must provide effective diagnostic examinations and medical treatment on all primary care patients. Must assess, identify, and provide care that recognizes the differing developmental and treatment needs of patients of different ages. Specifically recognizes the differing needs of adult and geriatric patients, which are the patient population served. Serves as the Primary Care physician for those patients assigned to his/her panel. Provides consultation to other clinical staff associated with the delivery of Primary Care services at this Medical Center.
