Physician -Primary Care Grand Island, NE

Physician Opportunity At Va Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System

The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

This position is also posted as a Physician, Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner, apply to the appropriate posting. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized amount to be determined.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions or assistance.

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

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System(VANWIHCS) seeks a full time Physician at the Grand Island, NE location. The Grand Island, NE facility provides primary care, specialty health services, mental health care, extended care and rehabilitation, recreation and creative arts therapy, laboratory and pathology services. This location does not have an urgent or emergency care. No weekends or holidays. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for providing primary care to patients at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, managing both scheduled and unscheduled outpatient visits.
• Integral member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), coordinating care with nursing, clerical, pharmacy, social work, dietetics, and more. Participation in daily team huddles and systems redesign projects is required.
• May manage a patient panel per the Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines, with panel size determined by PCP FTE, support staff, and room availability, specific to each provider.
• Responsible for supervising or collaborating with licensed independent practitioners (e.g., APRN, PA).
• Expected to provide clinical oversight and participate in peer reviews through periodic chart reviews, as mandated by Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Act as a surrogate for absent Primary Care Providers, including the review of CPRS view alerts.
• Regularly attend primary care staff, departmental, and medical staff meetings.
• Ensure timely documentation of notes and encounter forms per facility policy; complete administrative work promptly.
• Practice within the privileges granted at all times and adhere to Medical Bylaws.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am -4:30pm, no weekends or holidays

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