Primary Care Physician - Intermittent Schedule - Cody, Wyoming

About the Physician Opportunity

The Primary Care Physician (Intermittent/Schedule Varies)  performs specialized treatment of complex physical and/or mental illness in the inpatient, or outpatient clinical settings. Treatment will include comprehensive assessments and ongoing care of the physical and medical need of individuals being cared for in the respective service/unit.

The population of male and female Veterans serviced ranges from adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. Age-related and cultural intervention appropriate to the cognitive, physical, and emotional needs will be always employed, tailored to the individual patient, incorporating knowledge of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development.

Sheridan VA Healthcare System embraces patient-family centered care principles. The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities; supporting the mission and vision of the Veteran Health Administration (VHA). Must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of caried educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Makes caring for the Veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments.

About the Sheridan VA Health Care System

We are part of the Rocky Mountain Region Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN19). VISN 19 includes facilities in Colorado, Oklahoma, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. Our health care system consists of our main facility located in Sheridan, Wyoming. Its a 200-bed medical center, serving as the psychiatry tertiary referral site for VISN 19. We provide complex care across the continuum ranging from acute inpatient mental health care to mental health residential rehabilitation and interdisciplinary outpatient programs, and prospective candidates will help drive an integrated and comprehensive approach to the care of a complicated Veteran population. Sheridan VAHCS bed complement includes 20 psychiatric, 10 medical, 55 extended care, 115 mental health residential beds, and a 45-bed Domiciliary Residential Treatment program for homeless Veterans. We have five Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Casper, Riverton, Cody, Gillette and Rock Springs, with two Telehealth Outreach Clinics in Worland and Evanston; and one Outreach Clinic in Afton, Wyoming.

Breathe the fresh air of Cody, Wyoming

Cody, Wyoming is the gateway to the majestic Yellowstone National Park.  Only 82 miles from the east entrance of the famed national park, meet an unparalleled landscape full of natural beauty, in history, wildlife and scenery.   Cody, Wyoming epitomizes the true west.  Outdoor adventures are abundant in this wild land, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, rock climbing, biking, golf, camping, hunting, horse-back riding, river rafting and kayaking, and that’s just the a few of spring and summer activities!   A winter wonderland of adventure awaits the outdoor enthusiast in Cody, Wyoming.  All year round, navigate the many attractions and discoveries of this beautiful part of the country.  There is truly something for everyone here.

Though the Sheridan VAMC is not a typical teaching hospital we are affiliated with the the following schools:

• Idaho State University: Masters, Physician Assistant; Doctorate of Pharmacy;
• Eastern Washington University: Doctorate, Physical Therapy;
  • Missouri State University: Doctorate, Physical Therapy;
  • Rocky Mountain College: Masters, Physician Assistant;
  • Sheridan College: Associate Degree, Registered Nurse;
  Associate Degree, Dental Hygiene; Associate Degree Pharmacy Technician;
  • University of Montana: Doctorate, Physical Therapy; Doctorate of Pharmacy;
  • University of North Dakota: Doctorate, Physical Therapy; Masters, Physician Assistant;
  • University of Washington: Third year Medical Student Clerkship site for
  Medicine; Fourth year Medical Student medicine elective site;
  • University of Wyoming: BS, Social Work; Masters, Social Work; Psychology Student Clerkships; Doctorate of Pharmacy; Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing;
  • Creighton University, Doctorate of Pharmacy;
  • Casper College Occupational Therapy Assistant;
  • Walla Walla University, Masters of Social Work;
  • Idaho State University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy;
  • Walden University, Masters of Science in Nursing