Outpatient Primary Care Physician Opportunity

Embrace Work-Life Harmony: Outpatient Primary Care Physician Opportunity

Are you a compassionate and skilled Primary Care Physician seeking to serve those who have served our nation? The Northern California VA Health Care System (NCHCS) invites you to join our Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) at the Yuba City VA Outpatient Clinic. Enjoy a rewarding career with exceptional federal benefits, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in veterans' lives-all in a friendly, welcoming Northern California community.

About the VA's Mission: The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. As part of the nation's largest integrated health care system, VA physicians fulfill a noble calling-to serve those who have served our country. Your commitment as a Primary Care Physician directly supports this mission and will make a lasting impact in the Yuba City community.

Physician Position Overview As a Primary Care Physician, you will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team, including other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff. Together, you will deliver comprehensive and coordinated care to veterans. Strong computer skills are essential, as NCHCS utilizes a fully computerized system for documentation, order entry, and consultation requests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by NCHCS.
• Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health conditions for both scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinic.
• Conduct histories and physical examinations.
• Provide thorough documentation, including history, physical exam findings, diagnosis, care plan, and patient disposition.
• Ensure patients are appropriately closed-out, with clear documentation of next steps in care.
• Provide each patient with a list of current medications and updated appointment lists at close-out.
• Perform office procedures within approved privileges.
• Prescribe medications as indicated.
• Order routine laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests; interpret initial results and communicate findings to patients.
• Initiate and expedite consultation and special test requests.
• Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization.
• Serve as a preceptor for residents and medical students in the clinic setting.

Why You Should Join Us:

1. Impactful Mission: Serve those who served-improve the health and quality of life for Veterans in Yuba City and the surrounding region.
2. Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Thrive within a dynamic team-based care model with multidisciplinary support and robust resources.
3. Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedules, minimal call, and generous paid leave for a healthy work-life balance.
4. Competitive Compensation and Unmatched Federal Benefits:
   • Salary: $230,000-$324,000/year
   • Performance & Recruitment Bonus: Possible additional incentives
   • Annual Cost-of-Living Increase
   • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription-multiple options with coverage beginning Day 1
   • Retirement Benefits:
     • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Secure government pension plan
     • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Personal retirement savings, similar to a 401(k), with up to 5% VA matching (separate from pension)
     • Social Security benefits
   • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in tax-free loan repayment over five years (eligibility/location dependent)
   • Paid Leave: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days CME leave per year
   • Life Insurance: Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
   • Malpractice Protection: Free liability protection, including tail coverage
   • Continuing Medical Education (CME): Reimbursement available
5. Quality of Life - Live and Work in Yuba City, CA: Enjoy life in Yuba City, a diverse and thriving Northern California community offering the best of both city and country living.
   • Affordable housing, excellent schools, and quiet neighborhoods
   • Close proximity to the Sutter Buttes and Feather River for hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation
   • Access to nearby Sacramento and day trips to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and San Francisco
   • Enjoy local farmer's markets, community festivals, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere

Ready to Serve Those Who Served? Join our mission-driven team and make a lasting impact on veterans' health and lives. Apply today!