Primary Care Physician FPIM

The Queen City
About the Community Elmira NY
The name dates back to the 19th century when Elmira was a thriving transportation and industrial hub in the Southern Tier and was considered the leading city of the region. Elmira offers a relaxed affordable lifestyle in the scenic Southern Tier with easy access to the Finger Lakes outdoor recreation wineries and hiking trails. Visitors are drawn to its literary heritagemost notably its connection to Mark Twainalong with charming small-town downtown streets and riverfront views along the Chemung River. For residents Elmira combines lower cost of living a close-knit community feel and proximity to larger regional centers making it appealing for families professionals and anyone seeking a quieter alternative to major metro areas.

About the facility:

The Elmira VA Clinic is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient health clinic serving Veterans in the Elmira area as part of the VA Finger Lakes Health Care system. Located at 1316 College Avenue it provides a range of primary care and specialty services including routine medical care laboratory testing mental health support nutrition counseling and other outpatient services tailored to Veterans needs typically on an appointment basis during regular weekday hours.

Address: 1316 College Avenue Elmira NY 14901

Primary Care Physician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Primary Care Physician functions as an integral team member of the interdisciplinary medical team providing care to both civilian and military patients at the VA Medical Center and affiliated clinics.
• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments including history-taking physical examinations diagnosis and initiation of treatment plans. Respond to and manage emergency situations facilitating treatment and patient transfers when necessary.
• Provide follow-up care for patients with ongoing medical issues adjusting diagnostic testing and medication regimens as appropriate to improve patient outcomes.
• Refer patients to appropriate VA specialists or other healthcare providers when specialized care is required.
• The Primary Care Physician serves as a consultant in clinical practice offering expert advice to colleagues and other medical professionals.
• Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity of care participating actively in care coordination efforts.
• Be available for after-hours communication to receive and address patient lab results via phone when necessary.
• Work cooperatively with a wide range of healthcare professionals including VA Physicians CRNAs Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Physician Assistants (Client) Registered Nurses (RNs) Anesthesia Technicians and allied health staff to provide comprehensive health services.
• The Primary Care Physician evaluates and treats approximately 10 patients per 8-hour shift managing a variety of medical complexities including cardiovascular gastrointestinal pulmonary orthopedic and surgical cases.

Primary Care Physician - REQUIREMENTS

• Should be a graduate from an accredited School of Medicine with an MD degree.
• Should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is required.
• Must possess a current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State Territory Commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or an equivalent certification recognized by the American Heart Association.