Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Lyle C Pearson VA Clinic Mankato, Minnesota Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to Veterans at the Lyle C. Pearson VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, part of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. One full-time MD/DO position supports an approximately 1,000-patient panel while VA recruits a permanent provider. Assignment Details Location: 1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 502, Mankato, MN 56001. Onsite attendance is required, including when conducting video visits. Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Central Time; 40 hours per week. No scheduled work on observed federal holidays. Anticipated term: January 1 December 31, 2027, with two potential one-year options through December 31, 2029; subject to award and VA credentialing. Commitment: Availability for the full assignment. Time off requires six weeks notice and VA approval; approved time off is unpaid. Key Responsibilities Provide annual examinations and evaluate, treat, and manage general medical conditions through in-person and video visits. Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and ECGs; prescribe medications under VA policies and communicate test results. Coordinate specialty consultations, referrals, follow-up care, and advance care planning; assess and stabilize emergencies within granted privileges. Complete timely clinical notes, encounter documentation, and coding in VA CPRS; participate in weekly PACT meetings, quality improvement, and required training. Invasive procedures are generally outside this assignment. Required Qualifications MD or DO; board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine. Family Medicine/Family Practice is also listed in the scope, subject to VA confirmation. Current, full, unrestricted medical license and valid DEA registration. Minnesota licensure is specified in the scope; another section permits any U.S. state or territory license. Final licensure requirements require VA confirmation. Relevant primary care experience; current VHA-approved BLS and ACLS certifications or accepted equivalents; fluent written and spoken English. Successful VA credentialing, privileging, background screening, and required health clearances. Candidates must satisfy the SOW s professional conduct and disciplinary-history criteria; malpractice history must be disclosed.