Primary Care Physician

Join the VA Northern California Health Care System at the Redding Clinic as a Primary Care Physician, where you will deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to a dedicated panel of veterans. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, you will manage chronic conditions, provide preventative health maintenance, and coordinate specialty services. This rewarding role offers an exceptional work-life balance in a vibrant, natural California community. Practice Info VA Northern California Health Care System, Redding Clinic Modern, well-equipped facility supporting advanced primary care diagnostics and treatments Multidisciplinary healthcare team utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model Care delivered via face-to-face, telehealth, or video visits, with potential support for the Call Center Shift & Schedule No call, weekends, or federal holidays Flexible scheduling Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive primary care services with an emphasis on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and chronic disease management Promote shared decision-making with veterans and their families to achieve optimal health outcomes Implement and practice according to the PACT model, which focuses on collaboration and coordination among multidisciplinary healthcare team members Participate in continuous quality improvement projects to enhance the delivery of care Serve as a mentor and role model for other healthcare providers within the primary care team Coordinate care for veterans involving specialty care, mental health services, and other ancillary services to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system for documentation, ordering of tests, and communication with patients and healthcare team members Embrace telehealth as an integral part of delivering primary care services Compensation Competitive salary range of $230,000 to $324,000 annually Performance-based incentives Recruitment incentive Annual cost of living increase Biennial salary review Benefits Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits with coverage beginning on the first day of employment Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) featuring a pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits Education DebtReduction Program (EDRP) providing up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over five years Paid time off including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and up to 5 days for authorized absence to attend CME training Life insurance coverage through the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided Reimbursement available for Continuing Medical Education (CME) expenses Qualifications Position may require occasional travel to VISN medical centers or Community-Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs) Telehealth and/or video visits may only be conducted from sites of care within the VA Northern California Health Care System or VA-approved alternate work sites