Primary Care Physicians

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Primary Care Physician

Our organization is seeking dedicated Primary Care Physicians to provide exceptional care for our Veterans, who are truly America's Heroes .

This rewarding position encompasses a range of services including preventive medicine, neurology, infectious disease, laboratory, and audiology. As one of nine VA clinics, we serve over 80,000 Veterans in the Inland Empire.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Engage actively in Medical Center committees and collaborative teams.
• Contribute to various facility initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care delivery, including Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams.
• Identify personal professional development needs and participate in formal education programs, workshops, seminars, and self-directed learning activities, completing mandatory education annually.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to adult and geriatric outpatients aged 65 and older.
• Stay updated on advancements in disease management and treatment through ongoing medical education.
• Effectively integrate patient care activities within Primary Care Services and other medical center programs, including Social Work, Prosthetics, Home-Based Health Care (HBHC), and private nursing facilities.
• Exhibit proficiency in diagnosing and treating complex, multi-symptomatic patients.
• Ensure timely completion of medical record documentation in CPRS.
• Involve patients, families, and healthcare providers in setting realistic health education and treatment goals, facilitating collaborative care planning.
• Plan, implement, and assess care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Utilize advanced clinical judgment and assessment skills to evaluate Veterans' health.
• Identify acute, non-acute, and chronic health issues.
• Participate in grading sessions for medical students and GME trainees assigned to your services.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual salary ranges from $250,000 to $265,000, with potential exceptions.
• Performance Awards: Eligible for up to $15,000 in additional annual performance pay.
• Regular Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments and salary reviews every two years.
• Liability Protection: Covered under federal tort laws, with defense provided by the United States against malpractice claims.
• Health Insurance: Choose from various self or family health maintenance organizations through Federal Employees Health Benefits.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Access supplemental benefits for you and your family under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
• Life Insurance: Group term life insurance coverage for you and eligible family members through Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.
• Pension: Basic annuity calculated based on service length and "high-3" average salary, with vesting in the Federal Employee Retirement System after just 5 years of service.
• Thrift Savings Plan: Contribute up to $22,500 annually with a 5% agency match, vesting after 3 years of service.
• Survivor Benefits: Eligibility for survivor benefits after 10 years of service.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy 208 hours (approximately 26 days) of paid annual leave, along with unlimited sick leave and 11 paid federal holidays from day one.
• Continuing Education: Earn CME credits at no cost, with potential for $1,000 or more annually and five or more paid days off to attend courses (conditions apply).
• Credit for Military Service: Service credits from military time can be transferred to your federal employment for retirement calculations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Possess a current, full, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of Internal Medicine Residency Training is required.

Preferred Experience

• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Practice is preferred.
• Ideally, candidates should have at least 5 years of hospitalist experience.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

We offer a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of our nation's heroes. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your CV for consideration.