The Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director within the Geriatric and Extended Care Service at the Thomas E. Creek VA Health Care System is responsible for clinical over site of all HBPC services in Amarillo and satellite programs. The Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director is the senior clinician and is responsible for the overall medical care delivered by the HBPC team. Works in collaboration with the HBPC Program Director to meet the requirements of the program. May have a faculty appointment and be involved in academic activities with affiliated Medical Schools, residency and fellowship programs. Provides patient care directly and through the supervision of licensed independent practitioners (LIPs), residents, fellows and medical students in the home setting and in other departments within the GEC Service line. Has administrative responsibilities for leadership and direction of HBPC development and programs, as well as effective interface with the HBPC staff. Participates fully in all accreditation processes, reviews, and site visits. Provide direct patient care which includes assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome measures of healthcare problems. This includes the following: initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, Federal & state regulations, and scope of practice. Collaborate with in house specialty clinics as well as community providers. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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