Physician (Clinical Practice Manager)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the announcement. Applicants pending training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.

• United States citizenship (non‑citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy).
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification. Acceptable pathways include:
  • Accredited residency or fellowship (ACGME or AOA) listed for the year of completion.
  • One year of post‑medical school training (internship or transitional year) approved by ACGME/AOA followed by two years of independent practice under a full license in the United States.
  • Non‑U.S. residency training followed by a minimum of three years verified independent practice in the United States (U.S. fellowships count toward this requirement).
• Exceptions may be granted in rare circumstances by the Facility Director and VISN Chief Medical Officer.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred experience: two years of primary‑care practice and one year of leadership experience.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student‑loan repayment program. Applicants must meet VHA eligibility requirements and submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Award amounts (up to $200,000) and eligibility periods (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

The Clinical Practice Manager (CPM) provides management and leadership of interdisciplinary patient‑care services within the Primary Care setting.

• Co‑manage daily operations of the assigned practice group with the Nurse Manager.
• Serve as first‑line supervisor for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the practice group.
• Participate as a member of the Primary Care Clinical Board and assume assigned clinical leadership duties.
• Collaborate with the Primary Care Division and other divisions to achieve quality‑care standards and productivity targets.
• Lead process‑improvement activities to meet patient‑satisfaction, access‑to‑care, and clinical‑performance goals.
• Ensure policies, practices, and services align with the mission and vision of the Primary Care Division, VA Portland Health Care System, VISN 20, VA Northwest Health Network, and VHA Central Office.
• Work with other medical‑center divisions to maintain compliance with internal and external regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA).
• Provide primary‑care services to a defined panel of patients.

Benefits

• Recruitment/relocation incentives (sign‑on bonus) may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, plus up to 5 days paid CME absence).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care coverage (many plans portable into retirement).
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
• CME reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year (full‑time with board certification required).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Pay

Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 PST (or 08:00 – 16:30 PST).