Physician (Woman's Health) PACT

Summary The Miami VA Healthcare System (Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center) System's Primary Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician for the Women's Health Clinic. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic 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 allopathic 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 in Internal/Family Medicine leading to eligibility for board certification (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences Exceptions: 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 basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action Board Certified: Internal Medicine/ Family Medicine Proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Experience: Preferred Experience: One year of experience as Internal Medicine Physician Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019 This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others. Duties ***This JOA has been amended to change closing Date from 9/16/2026 to 9/28/2026*** This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance Learn more 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 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 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 Miami VA Healthcare System (Bruce W Carter VA Medical Center) is currently seeking outstanding full-time trained physician to join our team as a Primary Care Provider This incumbent will be responsible to provide comprehensive gender specific care to a panel of patients managed under PCMM guidelines The incumbent is expected to be attentive to patient education - preventive care and be able to work well in an interdisciplinary team to provide high quality primary care Duties include but are not limited to Manages chronic conditions - evaluates and treats inter-current medical conditions Determine medical assessment and develop treatment plans according to accepted protocols Collaborates with a Patient Aligned Care Team to provide accessible - comprehensive - coordinated - continuous care to an assigned panel of patients Must provide comprehensive gender specific care for female veterans as a Women's Health PCP including age appropriate cervical and breast cancer screening - menopause and contraceptive management - and initial evaluation of basic gynecological concerns Performs a variety of disease prevention related activities including gender and age specific screenings - mental health screenings - and health promotion activities Screens for - evaluates and treats uncomplicated common mental health disorders - including depression and common addictions - with referrals made to mental health providers for further evaluation and treatment as appropriate Provide Buprenorphine treatment in the management of Opioid Use Disorder per DEA guidance Primary care physicians will have responsibility for supervision of or collaboration with primary care mid-level providers Primary care physicians will act as surrogates for absent primary care providers when needed - to include review of CPRS view alerts Primary care physicians will regular attend primary care staff meetings - departmental meetings and medical staff meetings Timely documentation (notes and encounter forms) is necessary in all areas in accordance with facility policy All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion Clinical reminders should be addressed as medically appropriate Quality of care should meet professional standards Utilization of all Virtual Care modalities is an expectation of this position Prescribe medication according to approved formulary - and in accordance with Federal and State Law Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm(Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs - including weekends - holidays - and nights) #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs