The Community – Fonda, NY
Located in the city of Mohawk which was once a key military and economic feature, the Mokawk River running through the entire county now supports a number of recreational opportunities. Spend time exploring history along the Erie Canal or soak in some of the unique nature and geography along its tributaries. Race over to our legendary speedway or slow down with a round of golf on courses designed by renowned architects. With winter just around the corner, this area is definitely one you do not want to miss. With its pristine snow-covered landscapes and well-maintained trails, Montgomery County is the perfect destination for snowmobile enthusiasts of all levels. This county is a haven for snowmobilers, boasting extensive trails and snow-covered landscapes that will provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable winter adventure.

Learn more about Fonda, NY, and the surrounding county here.

Airport Information: Albany International Airport (ALB)
Serves New York's Capital Region and surrounding areas. Located about 7 miles from downtown Albany, it's a medium-sized airport offering domestic flights and limited international connections. The airport features modern amenities, including various dining options, shops, car rental services, and comfortable waiting areas. ALB operates flights to major hubs across the United States, facilitating both business and leisure travel. With a focus on efficiency and convenience, Albany International Airport provides a smooth travel experience for passengers flying in and out of the Capital Region.

Be sure to check out their website located here for more information.

About the Facility – Fonda VA Clinic
The Fonda VA Clinic is a community-based outpatient clinic which [provides primary care and specialty health services, including laboratory services, mental health services, prescriptions, and more. Located just off State Highway 30A, this location is easily reached by Veterans in the surrounding area.

Facility Address: 2623 State Highway 30A, Fonda, NY 12068

Physician - Internal Medicine - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Physician - Internal Medicine shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the commanding officer, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract.
• Review patient consults: conduct medical record reviews along with providing physical examinations to provide the appropriate physical readiness waivers to determine if patients are suitable for isolated, remote, overseas, or operational assignment for all referred Active Duty, Reservist and Medically Retired personnel.
• Review electronic lab, imaging, consults, progress note reports daily, entering progress notes for each visit and/or patient contact, completing electronic clinic reminders, use computerized physician order entry (CPOE) and approving patient results via electronic signature.
• The Physician - Internal Medicine performs extensive analysis of the service members' medical condition from a potential wide spectrum of medical evaluations, reports and therapeutic plants from disparate specialties and integrate them into a cohesive clinical assessment on how they ultimately affect fitness for duty for the service member. The product of this analysis will be the eventual synthesis of the requisite documents, such as the narrative summary, required of the Medical Evaluation Board process.
• Duties also include appropriate consultation with each service member including appropriate referral of adjunctive primary, alternative and/or specialty care required to either diagnose or treat the service member's medical condition.
• Perform Independent Medical Reviews (IMR) as needed upon request of the patient.
• Participate in assigned committee and/or administrative assignments; other duties are required.
• The Physician - Internal Medicine may be assigned other duties consistent with the normal duties of a physician as directed by the Commanding Officer.

Physician - Internal Medicine - REQUIREMENTS

• Possess one year of experience within the last two years as a physician or internal medicine setting OR have successfully completed the Family Practice or Internal Medicine residency program within one year to applying for this position.
• Must be board certified OR board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Must have and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must have and maintain BLS through AHA.