Physician - Primary Care (Sign-on Incentives)

About the Role

The Primary Care Physician is the leader of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) consisting of a physician, RN, LPN, and clerical associate. This team provides direct care for Veterans enrolled in Primary Care at the Tomah VAMC. This position is eligible for Recruitment/Relocation Incentives, the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), and the Physician Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP).

Qualifications

• Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens are unavailable).
• Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent from an approved school of allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Licensure: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Completion of residency training approved by ACGME or AOA, or equivalent experience as specified.
• English Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Duties

• Serve as a full team member of the interdisciplinary team, providing direct patient care.
• Conduct history, physical examinations, diagnosis, and initiate medical treatment.
• Manage emergency situations, including treatment and transfer.
• Perform follow-up office visits, adjust medications, and order diagnostic tests.
• Refer patients to specialists and coordinate home health services.
• Document assessments and care plans in compliance with policies.
• Act as a consultant and supervising physician for physician assistants.
• Collaborate with other providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Work Schedule

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday (excluding federal holidays).

Benefits

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Available for this position.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for student loan repayment.
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME paid absence).
• Retirement: Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care options.
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Contract: No employment contract and minimal restrictions on moonlighting.