Physician (Primary Care)

Job Title

This position is located in Primary Care service and will report directly to the Deputy Chief of Primary Care. Duties Include:

• Evaluation and treatment of the following body systems: skin, eye, ear, nose, throat, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urologic, reproductive, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal and hematology.
• Initial and ongoing assessment of patient's medical, physical and psychosocial status.
• Obtain and document a comprehensive medical and psychological history and physical examination.
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Review and interpret laboratory and take appropriate action.
• Formulates and records diagnostic impressions.
• Refer patients for consultations with specialty clinics.
• Provide medical advice to patients, families and community health providers by telephone.
• Manage chronic medical problems.
• Manage minor acute medical problems.
• Document patient care in the electronic health record within prescribed time limits.
• Enter orders into CPRS for medications, consults, testing, etc.
• Demonstrates current clinical practice.
• Attends Medical Center and community meetings, seminars, conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May Be Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

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