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 Wisconsin Rapids VA CBOC. This position is eligible for Recruitment/Relocation Incentives, the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), and the Physician Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP).

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens are unavailable)
• Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent from an approved school
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth
• Completed residency training approved by ACGME or AOA, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience: Previous Primary Care Experience

Duties

The Primary Care Physician will:

• Function as a full team member of the interdisciplinary team serving patients at the VA
• Provide history, physical examination, diagnosis, and initiation of medical treatment
• Initiate and facilitate treatment and transfer in emergency situations
• Conduct follow-up office visits, diagnostic tests, and medication adjustments
• Refer patients to specialists, health care facilities, and coordinate home health services
• Document assessments and plan of care in accordance with policies and procedures
• Act as a consultant and managing/supervising physician for physician assistants
• Communicate and collaborate with other providers to ensure continuity of patient care
• Maintain knowledge of new and current clinical methods

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME paid absence)
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance
• Licensure support
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Location

The Wisconsin Rapids Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is located in Central Wisconsin, offering a family-oriented, Midwest atmosphere. The area provides high-quality schools, a local community hospital, and year-round recreational activities. Larger cities like Green Bay, WI, and Minneapolis/St Paul, MN, are within a few hours' drive.