Physician (Primary Care)

Summary

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 their EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications and Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current – full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States – or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency training: Physicians must have completed residency training – approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Approved residencies are: those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs).
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.
• In addition, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical requirements: moderate lifting (15–44 pounds), moderate carrying (15–44 pounds), straight pulling (0.5 hour), pushing (0.5 hour), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking/standing (4 hours), kneeling (0.5 hour), depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid may be permitted), and mental/emotional stability.
• Environmental factors: Working closely with others.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice or on track to complete a residency program and be board eligible by the time of hire.
• One (1) or more years of experience in a Primary Care setting.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in women's health care and experience in chronic disease management.
• Experience managing a panel of patients including population management.

Duties

• The Primary Care Staff Physician has responsibility for providing primary care to a defined panel of primary care patients.
• Duties include but are not limited to: Provides direct patient care full time and works as a member of a patient‑aligned care team (PACT) comprised of a nurse care manager (R.N.), a clinical associate (Licensed Practical Nurse – Intermittent Care Technician or Medical Assistant) and an administrative assistant to provide care for a population of veterans.
• Works with the PACT – the incumbent is responsible for contributing to the achievement of quality of care standards, efficiency, process improvement and patient satisfaction within the Primary Care Division – in particular to the incumbent's assigned panel of primary‑care patients.
• Staffs walk‑in patients.
• Provides surrogacy coverage as specified by management.
• Practices in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence.
• Practices as an independent provider utilizing direct face‑to‑face visits, telephone visits and veteran video connect visits (VVC).

Benefits

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• VHA Physician Total Rewards.
• Recruitment/or relocation incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• EDRP authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
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• 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 401(k) 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.
• Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday – 7:00 am‑5:30 pm – varying tours.