Family Practice/Internal Medicine - Outpatient at Akicita Federal, LLC – Montevideo, Minnesota

Family Practice/Internal Medicine - Outpatient

The Montevideo CBOC is seeking a Board Certified Primary Care Provider (MD or DO) to join the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The provider will deliver comprehensive outpatient primary care services to Veterans, focusing on a personalized, holistic, and coordinated approach to health care.Work Schedule
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), defined as 80 hours every two weeks On-Call: No on-call duties mentioned; coverage is for scheduled clinic hours.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care (Approx. 80% of time)Comprehensive Care: Provide diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and care management for acute and chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia) across various settings, including mental health, geriatrics, and gynecology.Preventative Services: Conduct annual physicals, screenings, and vaccinations to maintain patient health and prevent disease.Acute Care: Treat common illnesses and minor injuries such as colds, flu, rashes, and sprains.Health & Wellness: Provide counseling and patient education on nutrition, weight management, and healthy lifestyle choices.Care Coordination: Initiate referrals for specialists, social work, and homeless veteran programs. Consult with referring physicians to ensure appropriate clinical work-ups.Medication Management: Prescribe and manage medications according to established policies.Administrative Duties (Approx. 20% of time)Documentation: Maintain timely and accurate medical records in the VA Electronic Health Record (CPRS/EHR) system.Test Results: Communicate test results to patients in a timely manner.Quality Improvement: Participate in continuous quality improvement meetings and activities.Discharge Education: Provide follow-up instructions coordinated with the next care setting.
Qualifications & Requirements
Licensure: Must hold a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine (MD/DO) in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.Board Certification: Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) or Family Medicine (ABFM).Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) required (AHA or equivalent).Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.Registration: Must possess a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and a National Provider Identifier (NPI).Citizenship/Legal Status: Must comply with all provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act; E-Verify compliance required.
Additional Details
Workload: Average of 12 patients per day with appointment times varying between 30 and 60 minutes.Technology: Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is required (VA uses VISTA/CPRS)
$155 - $160 an hour