Physician, Family Practice or Internal Medicine (Board Certified)

Job Title: Physician, Family Practice or Internal Medicine (Board Certified of Board Eligible)

Period of Performance: One (1) base year and four (4) option years

Working Hours: 40 hrs. per week (from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Contract Start Date: March 1, 2025

Locations: May be scheduled between the Northeast Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinics (NEWAC) locations: Appleton CBOC, 10 Tri-Park Way, Appleton, WI 54914; Cleveland CBOC, 1205 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015; and the Green Bay Health Care Center (HCC), 2851 University Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54311.

Position is subject to contract award.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Function as a full team member of the interdisciplinary team serving civilian and military patients at the VA Hospital and Clinics.
• Provide history, physical examination, diagnosis, and initiation of medical treatment. Initiate and facilitate treatment and transfer in emergency situations.
• Follow-up office visits for existing medical problems with appropriate diagnostic tests and medication adjustments.
• Referral of patients as needed to appropriate VA specialists/services or other appropriate health care services.
• Document assessments and plan of care for each patient in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Act as a consultant in clinical practice. Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Collaborate and act as a patient advocate. Maintain knowledge of new and current clinical methods.
• Physicians shall be available to accept patient results to be communicated via phone after hours by the lab.
• Work cooperatively with VA Physicians, CRNAs, Advanced Practice Nurses (APN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), Registered Nurses (RN), Anesthesia Technicians and a variety of allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive health care services to patients.
• Evaluate and treat approximately 10 patients each 8-hour shift.
• Medical complexities vary and include cardiovascular, GI, pulmonary, orthopedic, and/or surgical patients.

Family Physician Qualifications & Skills:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Valid medical license to practice as a Family Physician.
• Board certification or board eligible in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a family practice setting.
• Familiarity with current medical guidelines and best practices.
• Ability to diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient population.
• Up-to-date knowledge of medical practices, treatments, and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient management skills.
• Empathy and compassion in patient care.