Physician (Primary Care)

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) & 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 Applicants must meet the basic requirements and 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 physician(s) 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 no qualified citizens can be recruited) Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine Degree must have been obtained from a VA–approved school for the year of completion Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board certification; or other residencies that the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems appropriate Residency currently enrolled in an ACGME/AOA accredited program and meeting basic requirements may be appointed as a “Physician Resident Provider” (PRP) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis; PRPs are not independent practitioners and will not be privileged PRPs must have a scope of practice that allows restricted duties under supervision Proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Experience: 3 years of primary care experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019. Benefits Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5‑day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement) License: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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 Responsibilities Work 100% of time in a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Participate in educational programs for service personnel and medical staff Monitor quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care in primary care Conduct miscellaneous activities of primary care service, including special projects that enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Primary Care or Chief of Staff Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model at all organizational levels Participate in quality assurance programs, peer reviews, and chart reviews Attend monthly primary care service management meetings and quarterly COS meetings as per bylaws and assignments by the Chief of Primary Care Complete medical records in accordance with bylaws and regulations of the primary care staff Participate in primary care staff committee assignments Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Primary Care Participate in and attend CME activities and VA continuing educational activities Represent primary care service in communications, consultations, and conferences with other clinical, ancillary, and administrative services Current BLS required / ACLS desirable Work schedule: Monday–Friday 08:00–16:30 #J-18808-Ljbffr