STG International is an energetic team of vibrant people who strive to make a powerful impact on the world. STG International, Inc is dedicated to providing high-quality professional services to the government and private sector clients.

STG International is now accepting resumes for qualified Primary Care Physician candidates to potentially support the CBOC in Harrisonburg, VA. The general duty of the Primary Care Physician is to provide covered professional outpatient primary medical services to enrolled patients of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Harrisonburg, VA, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Veteran Affairs Primary Care Program, and to supervise the Community Based Outpatient Clinic's (CBOC's) day-to-day delivery of medical care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Providing medical care based on primary and preventative care to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients under a limited scope of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and within his/her skills and training.
• Functioning as the point of entry into the VA health care system.
• Managing medical care; basic mental screenings; medication adjustments; mild depression, anxiety, and loss/grief issues; and continuity of care with the VAMC for patients enrolled in the VA Primary Care Program.
• Emphasizing wellness, prevention and early detection.
• Promoting continuity and quality of care through an ongoing relationship with the veteran enrollee.
• Maintaining universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Developing and maintaining an ongoing relationship with the veteran and assists the veteran in making referrals for services and/or admissions to the VAMC as medically appropriate.
• Determining which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs.
• Providing smooth and timely flow of patients in accordance with the VA access standards and triage protocol.
• Overseeing all delivery of care to patients by the CBOC.
• Administering medications per facility protocols.
• Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assisting during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
• Documenting all pertinent patient information in their Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) medical records to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
• Keeping the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient.
• Determining level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments in accordance to the VA access standards and the patient's medical necessity.
• Keeping patient informed regarding their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed.
• Providing health educational, materials and resources to patients and their families for informational purposes.
• Participating in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between Health Net, its Subcontractor(s), and the VAMC.
• Assisting in ensuring that all required reports are completed in an accurate and complete fashion.
• Assisting in the management/coordination of the clinic's day-to-day activity, in conjunction with the Registered Nurse (RN)/CBOC Manager and Health_. Net VA Program's philosophy.

Directly observing care rendered by nurse practitioners (NPs) and / or physician assistants (PAs) he / she is responsible for supervising:

1. Bi-annually observe care rendered by NP and / or PA for 6 — 8 patients
2. Post observation, review medical record documentation
3. Provide evaluation feedback and suggestions to NP and / or PA

Complying with all Federal, state, local, Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Veteran Affairs, Health Net VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards.

Ensuring all patient information on encounter forms is completed and accurate.

Maintaining confidentiality of all information and supporting patients' privacy, rights, and safety.

Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, STG was founded in 1997 to provide high quality management and technical services to federal clients. Previously certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a woman- owned, minority business, STG is a financially sound organization poised for continued success, as is evidence by the company’s exponential growth in recent years.

STG International offers an outstanding benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy. STG International is an EEO compliant organization.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques in accordance with the community and VA standards of practice.
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, including desired effects, side effects, complications, and patient usage considerations.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of customer service technique related to age-specific population.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language along with proper telephone etiquette.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and basic computer maneuverability.

Reports To:

• Health Net Program Operations Manager, RN/CBOC Manager, Subcontractor's CBOC Program Manager, Quality Improvement and Operations/Program Ops Manager.

Working Environment:

• Work is performed in an outpatient clinical setting in which the PCP may be exposed to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Demands:

• Work is primarily performed in a standing position; some walking, stooping, bending, and lifting light medical supplies is required; assist with handling of patients.

Candidate must possess:

• Retention of an active, full and unrestricted medical license in the state  of Virginia.
• Board-certified in either Internal Medicine and/or Family Practice
• Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS).