Internal or Family Medicine trained Physician

Join a New National VA Initiative Serving Veterans (Internal or Family Medicine trained)The West Los Angeles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Primary or Family Care Physician to join the newly established National Center for Warrior Independence (NCWI). This is an opportunity to provide comprehensive outpatient care to Veterans while helping support the development of an innovative national VA program focused on serving the Veteran population.What You'll Do:Provide comprehensive outpatient primary and acute careManage chronic diseases and provide preventive healthcarePerform history-taking, examinations, diagnosis, treatment, consultations, and emergency managementProvide same-day care and coverage for other PACT providersCollaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Physician AssistantsCoordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and community agenciesMaintain accurate patient records and treatment plansParticipate in quality assurance and process improvementSupport VA performance measures, systems redesign, and advanced access initiativesWork with supervisory and frontline staff to improve clinic operations and Veteran careMake an Impact Beyond the Exam Room: The Provider in this role will contribute to VA national, VISN, and local quality and process improvement initiatives, including performance measures, systems redesign, and advanced clinical access projects. The physician will work with supervisory and frontline staff across service lines to improve clinic operations, access, continuity of care, and the overall Veteran healthcare experience. Why this role stands out: This position offers the opportunity to provide frontline Veteran care while also contributing to the development of a new national VA initiative at West Los Angeles. The combination of clinical practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in system-wide quality and access initiatives makes the role broader than traditional outpatient primary care.Qualifications:MD or equivalentBoard Certified/EligibleMust be a US Citizen.Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted licenseBoard Certified or EligibleBenefits and Features:

Salary Range: $265,000 - $310,000PTO: 50-55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.Recruitment IncentiveDental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CMEPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program Service without strings*

Reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000