Physician (Primary Care)

Primary Care Physician Opportunity

Join Our Mission in Beautiful Southern California The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking (1) dedicated, full-time Primary Care Physician to join one of the nation's largest and most innovative VA healthcare systems. The VA is mission-oriented and provides exceptional care to those who have served in our nation's military. PCPs lead patient-centered medical homes to provide longitudinal and preventative care to a panel of Veterans. Primary care team members include nurses, social workers, integrated mental health providers, and pharmacists, administrative support for scheduling, among others.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

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 VA

Insurance: 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

Major duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive primary and acute care services to Veterans in an outpatient setting to include management of acute illness, chronic disease management and preventive health.
• Manage patient care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, consultations, and maintenance of accurate medical documentation.
• Conduct same day care services and provide cross coverage for other providers as needed.
• Supervise and train resident physicians and medical students.
• Collaborate with mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants).
• Participate in quality assurance, process improvement, systems redesign, and advanced clinical access initiatives in support of VA national, VISN, and local performance goals.
• Support administrative task related to patient management, and maintenance of treatment records within Primary Care services.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and utilize community agencies to facilitate treatment planning, schedule procedures, continuity of care, and problem resolution.
• Promote a collaborative and professional work environment by fostering cooperation, maintaining courteous interactions, and meet program goals and customer needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm