Now Hiring: Urgent Care Physician Redding VA Clinic • VA Northern California HCS

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Urgent Care Physician for Redding VA Clinic

Position Overview

• Title: Physician - Urgent Care (Redding)
• Employer: Veterans Health Administration, Northern California Health Care System
• Location: Redding, California
• Status: Full-time, on-site at the Redding VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive urgent care services to Veterans, addressing a variety of acute health issues.
• Conduct procedures, interpret diagnostic results, and collaborate with specialty and hospital facilities, such as Mather Hospital in Sacramento.
• Uphold high standards of clinical practice, ensuring patient safety and providing compassionate care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO with a full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine, with substantial experience in emergency or urgent care.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (non-citizens may be considered only if no qualified citizens are available).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Ranges from $260,000 to $325,000 annually.
• Additional Compensation:
  • Recruitment/sign-on incentives (if authorized).
  • Annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.
  • CME stipend of $1,000 per year for board-certified full-time staff.
• Leave: 50-55 paid days off each year, including 26 annual leave days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, plus CME leave.
• Retirement: Federal pension with vesting after 5 years, along with 401(k) contributions.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal coverage, including health, dental, vision, term life, and long-term care.
• Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage included.

Schedule

• Clinical hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a variable schedule aligned with full-time urgent care practices.

Loan Repayment & Incentives

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available, offering up to $200,000 over 1-5 years (eligibility must be established within four months of appointment).

Community & Facility Perks

• A newly established urgent care clinic equipped with modern diagnostic tools, including CT, ultrasound, MRI, and labs.
• A robust network of specialty support, including ENT, urology, cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, physical therapy, and wound care, with access to Mather Hospital just two hours away.
• Redding features affordable living, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities (rivers, parks, mountains), and a friendly community atmosphere.