Primary Care Physician - Hyannis VA Outpatient Clinic: VA Student Loan Repayment

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Care PhysicianLocation: Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, Hyannis, MA

Our organization is in search of a committed Primary Care Physician to join our team and provide care for the brave individuals who have served our country at our Hyannis, MA Outpatient Clinic. This full-time role offers an excellent work-life balance and the chance to significantly impact the lives of Veterans.

Position Highlights & Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Primary Care: Assess and manage a wide array of acute and chronic health issues, perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and create patient management strategies.
• Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) that includes an RN care manager, LPN, clinical pharmacist, psychologists, and social workers to provide coordinated, holistic care.
• Education & Mentorship: Instruct and guide medical students, residents, and other learners, nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Integrated Support Services: Operate within a system that ensures easy access to social work, travel assistance, housing, and pharmacy services, eliminating the need for pre-authorizations or multiple formularies.
• Small-Clinic Feel, Large-System Resources: Choose between working at a main facility with an academic atmosphere or one of our smaller community clinics. Regardless of your choice, benefit from the collegial environment and patient-centered focus typical of a small clinic, supported by the extensive resources of a comprehensive healthcare network.
• Integrated Electronic Health Record System: Utilize a state-of-the-art, interoperable electronic health record (EHR) that connects seamlessly with the Department of Defense and other federal partners, enhanced by advanced technologies, including AI tools, to facilitate high-quality, efficient patient care and robust population health analysis.
• Work with Learners: Enhance your involvement in medical education by opting to teach, mentor, and supervise medical students, residents, and other healthcare trainees.
• Focus on Higher-Risk Populations: Assume leadership or specialized roles in managing higher-risk or complex patient populations, supported by a strong, multi-disciplinary team.
• Advance Multi-Disciplinary Care: Explore innovative, team-based care approaches, working closely with nursing, pharmacy, mental health, and social work professionals.
• Develop Clinical Programs: Initiate or engage in quality improvement, research, or clinical projects that align with your interests and expertise.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, federal retirement plan, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous paid time off, including all federal holidays.
• Job Security: As part of the federal government, we offer unparalleled job stability and security.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, career advancement, and leadership opportunities within the largest integrated healthcare system in the nation.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Benefit from a student loan reimbursement program that can cover up to $200,000.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule with no weekend or overnight shifts, no on-call duties, and generous leave allowances.
• Rewarding Mission: Make a meaningful difference by providing care to our nation's Veterans, their spouses, and survivors.

Additional Responsibilities

• Uphold high clinic standards that influence decision-making processes.
• Continuously enhance teaching skills to effectively instruct residents and students.
• Adhere to current standards for medical record documentation and supervision of residents/medical students.
• Provide appropriate care for Veterans across all age groups, considering their physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Conduct thorough health assessments, determine diagnoses and healthcare needs, and develop healthcare plans based on effective therapeutic practices, consultations, patient education, and established guidelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate patient care through management techniques within the assigned Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and implement similar functionalities in PACTs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• M.D. or D.O. degree
• A full, active, and unrestricted medical license
• At least one year of experience in outpatient Primary Care or Internal Medicine

Take the next step in your career by joining our organization and making a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans while enjoying all that our region has to offer!

Why Choose Rhode Island?

• Affordable & Vibrant City: Experience a lower cost of living compared to other regional cities, with a lively downtown, excellent dining options, bars, and community events.
• Cultural & Educational Hub: Home to esteemed institutions like Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence offers rich educational and cultural experiences.
• Diverse & Welcoming Community: Enjoy a culturally rich environment and a strong sense of community.
• Convenient Location: Benefit from a robust transportation system and easy access to beaches, parks, and New England attractions.
• Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligible: The EDRP offers student loan reimbursement valued at up to $200,000, subject to eligibility requirements.

In addition to competitive pay, generous leave, and liability protection, we provide comprehensive benefits and retirement plans without employment contracts or moonlighting restrictions.

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and adheres to federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.