Primary Care Physician

Join the VA Northern California Health Care System as a Primary Care Physician at the Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic in Stockton, CA. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services to a panel of veterans using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to manage chronic conditions, coordinate specialized care, and utilize telehealth technologies. Experience a rewarding career with competitive compensation, robust benefits, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Practice Info Practice located at the Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic in Stockton, CA, within the VA Northern California Health Care System Care delivered using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model focused on collaboration among a multidisciplinary healthcare team Patient population consists of veterans Care delivered via face-to-face, telehealth, or video visits, with potential occasional travel to VISN medical centers or Community-Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs) Modern, well-equipped facility supporting advanced primary care diagnostics and treatments 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 Implement and practice according to the PACT model, focusing on collaboration and coordination among multidisciplinary healthcare team members Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and utilize quality measurement tools to enhance clinical performance and patient outcomes Serve as a mentor and role model for other healthcare providers, engaging in educational activities to support residents, students, and trainees Coordinate care for veterans involving specialty care, mental health services, and ancillary services to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for veterans Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system for documentation, ordering 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 Attractive recruitment incentive Annual cost of living increase Biennial salary review Benefits Health insurance with comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, with multiple plan options and coverage beginning on the first day of employment Retirement benefits including the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits Education Debt Reduction 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) Malpractice liability protection including free liability protection with tail coverage provided Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement available for CME expenses