Physician (Regular Ft) PRIMARY CARE

About the role

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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 program office after review. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed VA physicians who met the previous qualification standard at initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements.

• United States Citizenship (non‑citizens only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy)
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a VA‑approved school for the year of study
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or District of Columbia
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board‑certification eligibility, via one of three pathways:
  • ACGME or AOA‑accredited residency (or fellowship) completed in the year of training
  • One year of post‑medical‑school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year) approved by ACGME/AOA followed by two years of independent practice under a full and unrestricted license in the United States
  • Non‑US residency training followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position, as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee; U.S. fellowships may count toward this requirement
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA‑accredited programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) if fully licensed and appointed intermittently; PRPs are not independent practitioners and have a limited scope of practice under supervision. Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Rare exceptions may be granted by the Facility Director via VISN approval.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred experience: 2‑3 years of Primary Care clinical experience

Responsibilities

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide medical services to Veterans on an outpatient basis in the primary care setting, addressing diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, mental health disorders, comprehensive women's health care, etc., with a focus on preventive medicine
• Lead the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) approach, emphasizing team‑based healthcare delivery
• Document all medical information in the electronic medical record
• Perform medication reconciliation
• Deliver effective outpatient care while meeting and exceeding compliance standards
• Maintain current clinical privileges, licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS), and other applicable requirements
• Cooperate and participate in medical duties related to quality of care, peer review, and performance improvement activities as directed by the Chief of Medical Service

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, plus up to 5 days paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA matching contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many federal insurance programs portable into retirement)
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Pay

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.