Physician (Primary Care)

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This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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. Program 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. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at View email address on click.appcast.io if you have any questions or concerns. Learn more.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

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

A summary of the duties is mentioned below but not limited to:

• Complete vesting appointments for new patients when access levels dictate it necessary.
• Utilize technology (i.e. Telehealth video conferencing) and the use of telephone visits when necessary.
• Perform the full range of duties to include but not limited to: Physical exams, ordering laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests.
• Practice in accordance with professional standards of care, core values and a commitment of excellence.
• Utilize electronic medical records in accordance with North Florida/South Georgia VHS policy and other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in staff meetings, educational activities, administrative and other duties assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630