Medical Officer of the Day (MOD)

Provide onsite after-hours physician coverage for CLC and urgent care, remaining on VA grounds during the tour unless formally relieved by another MOD

Report to urgent care at shift start; receive pager/keys and complete physician-to-physician sign-out

Examine and disposition Veterans presenting for care (walk-ins, established outpatients, referrals/transfer discussions as applicable)

Determine when patients need to be seen based on nursing contact; document progress notes and any orders entered (including when delayed)

Complete H&P (including mental status exam) and medication reconciliation for new admissions within required timeframes

Complete required documentation for patients solely managed by MOD during a hospital stay, including discharge summary and patient instructions

Evaluate and document falls/injuries and complete incident/severity documentation as required

Provide emergency care/treatment for employees and visitors after regular hours (per VAMC expectations)

Manage high-acuity events (e.g.,deaths) including pronouncement, medical record documentation, next-of-kin notification, and required signing prior to departure when applicable

Comply with restraints/seclusion requirements including required evaluations, documentation, and renewals/orders

Use VA formulary; submit non-formulary requests when indicated; use after-hours pharmacy process when outpatient pharmacy is closed

Coordinate with AOD as needed for administrative support and required communications/logging

Provide timely consultation to Psychiatrist on Duty (POD) when requested; complete First Clinical Certification and entry-level admission orders in consultation with POD as described