Physician (Primary Care)

Job TitleMajor Duties and ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the educational programs for service personnel as well as medical staff.Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care in Primary Care.Miscellaneous activities of Primary Care Service inclusive, but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Primary Care and/or Chief of Staff.Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization.Participate in quality assurance programs, peer reviews, and chart reviews.Attend Primary Care Service monthly management meetings, COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws and others as assigned by Chief of Primary Care.Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Primary Care Staff.Participate in Primary Care Staff committee assignments.Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Primary Care.Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities.Represent Primary Care Service in communications, consultations and conferences with other clinical, ancillary and administrative services.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting