Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Physician

The West Plains Community Based Outpatient Clinic is seeking a primary care physician to provide outpatient care to our veteran population. This is a no call, no weekends, no holidays position with a predictable weekday schedule. The position is eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and recruitment and relocation incentives, along with comprehensive federal benefits and retirement. West Plains, Missouri offers an affordable cost of living, minimal commute times, and access to Ozark outdoor recreation including lakes, hiking, and fishing. This role provides the opportunity to practice high-quality primary care while serving those who have served our country. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US 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

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Primary care physician to practice at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in our Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) at West Plains. Position functions in a primary care setting, working with other physicians, physician extenders, nurses and/or other support staff supporting the VA's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. This initiative supports VHA's Universal Health Care Services Plan to redesign VHA healthcare delivery through increasing access, coordination, communication, and continuity of care. PACT provides accessible, coordinated, comprehensive, patient-centered care, and is managed by primary care providers with the active involvement of other clinical and non-clinical staff. The physician will provide primary care in the outpatient clinic for a panel of adult and geriatric veterans who have a wide spectrum of diagnoses. Basic Life Support required. The employee shall participate in activities of the VAMC that are designed to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (The Joint Commission) as they apply to the position.

Work Schedule: 800-1630 MON-FRI