Physician (Primary Care) Manchester NH VAMC - Full-time - Recruitment Incentive/ EDRP Authorized

Summary

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) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physicians in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current – full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States – or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or (3) Other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) that the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and exposes the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs).
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged.
• PRPs have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.
• Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Experience: Board Certification in ABIM (Internal Medicine) or ABFP (Family Medicine/Practice) preferred.
• BLS/ACLS certification.
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position, including a physical examination prior to placement, drug‑testing, ability to lift 15–44 pounds, push and pull (≈2 hours), reach above shoulder, use of fingers and both hands, walk and stand for 3–5 hours and kneel, rapid mental and muscular coordination, depth perception, color discrimination, and the use of hearing aids permitted if necessary.

Duties

• Provides direct care to patients in the Primary Care department.
• Provides clinical guidance to PA’s and others as requested.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team activities to achieve optimum quality of patient care that is maintained or improved.
• Participates in the progressive improvement of the service delivery, which may include programmatic participation in initiatives within the facility.
• Evaluates the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status.
• Writes a progress note in the patient’s chart.
• Coordinates with providers within their own Service Line and with external Service Lines, divisions within the Manchester VA structure, and CBOC Clinics as needed for the veteran’s care plan.
• Engages in open, clear, and collaborative communication to minimize barriers for Veterans and staff, promoting a positive work environment.
• Fosters positive working relationships with staff, peers, and Veterans.
• Performs patient evaluations, orders, and interprets diagnostic blood and fluid tests and imaging studies as indicated.
• Provides medical care as appropriate.
• Ensures that Primary Care staff are appropriately credentialed and privileged.
• Participates in various hospital committees, departmental and hospital in‑service programs, and educational programs of the department and the hospital.
• Supports continuous quality improvement through peer review and FPPE/OPPE processes.
• Actively participates in compliance readiness activities as requested by the Chief of Primary Care – Quality Management and the Chief of Staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews and completes medical records in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations.
• Exercises corporate citizenship by serving as a leader and/or active member on Medical Center committees, attending Medical Service Staff meetings, and participating in meetings of the Medical/Dental staff.
• Teaches effectively and creatively and provides guidance to others involved in the delivery of Primary Care‑related educational programs.
• Maintains Basic Life Support and completes all mandatory training by the due date.
• Work Schedule: The tours of duty are Monday through Friday with variable hours; details will be discussed during the interview process, especially in relation to any executive orders or short‑term assignments.
• Compensation and Benefits: The VHA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and a possible 5‑day paid absence for CME), traditional federal pension, federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA, federal health, vision, dental, term life and long‑term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory is required.
• Continuing medical education: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• No employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.