Primary Care Physician - VA Providence Healthcare System: VA Student Loan Repayment

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN

VA PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

PROVIDENCE, RI

The Providence VA Healthcare System is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our team and serve the men and women who have served our nation. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, offering an exceptional work-life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Veterans.

Position Highlights & Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Primary Care : Diagnose and treat a broad range of acute and chronic conditions, conduct physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop patient management plans.

• Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork : Collaborate within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) including an RN care manager, LPN, clinical pharmacist, psychologists, and social workers to deliver coordinated, wrap-around care.

• Education & Mentorship: Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and other learners, fostering the next generation of clinicians.

• Integrated Support Services: Work in a system that provides seamless access to social work, travel assistance, housing, and pharmacy services-without the hassles of pre-authorizations or multiple formularies.

• Small-Clinic Feel, Large-System Resources: Choose to work at the main facility with a large academic-center feel, or one of our small community clinics. Either way, enjoy the collegiality and patient-centered focus of a small clinic, backed by the resources and stability of VA's comprehensive healthcare network.

• Documentation & Compliance: Utilize an interoperable electronic health record (EHR) that connects seamlessly with the Department of Defense and other federal partners, enhanced with advanced technology-including AI tools-to support high-quality, efficient day-to-day patient care and enable robust population-level health analysis.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why Work at the VA?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits : Enjoy a strong salary, federal retirement plan, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and generous paid time off including all federal holidays.

• Job Security: As part of the federal government, the VA offers unmatched job stability and security.

• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training, career advancement, and leadership opportunities within the nation's largest integrated healthcare system.

• The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program payment of up to $200,000).

• Work-Life Balance: Predictable weekday schedule with no weekend or overnight shifts, no call, and generous leave allowances.

• Rewarding Mission: Make a difference by providing care to our nation's Veterans, their spouses and survivors.

Ideal Candidate

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• Committed to team-based, patient-centered care

• Passionate about teaching and mentoring

• Dedicated to serving Veterans with compassion and excellence

U.S. Citizenship; M.D. or D.O.; at least one year of Primary Care experience, and a full, active, and unrestricted license are required.

Take the next step in your career-join the Providence VA Healthcare System and make a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans, while enjoying all that Providence and Rhode Island have to offer!

Why Rhode Island?

• Affordable & Vibrant City: Providence offers a significantly more affordable cost of living compared to other regional cities, with dynamic downtown, excellent restaurants, bars, and community events.

• Cultural & Educational Hub: Home to prestigious institutions like Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence boasts rich educational and cultural opportunities.

• Diverse & Welcoming Community: Enjoy a culturally diverse environment and a strong sense of community.

• Convenient Location: Benefit from a robust transportation system and easy access to beaches, parks, and New England attractions.

Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligible: EDRP is a student loan reimbursement program valued at up to $200,000. Eligibility requirements apply.

In addition to competitive pay, generous leave, and liability protection, the VA provides robust benefits and retirement plans-without employment contracts or moonlighting restrictions.

VA Providence Healthcare System does not discriminate in employment and follows federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

To apply, submit your CV to:

Jennifer Manfredi, MBA

Physician-Provider Recruiter