Physician (Primary Care)

Primary Care Staff Physician

The Primary Care Staff Physician has responsibility for providing primary care to a defined panel of primary care patients. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides direct patient care full time and work as a member of a patient aligned care team (PACT) comprised of a nurse care manager (R.N.), a clinical associate (Licensed Practical Nurse, Intermittent Care Technician or Medical Assistant), and an administrative assistant to provide care for a population of veterans. The expanded healthcare team includes a social worker, dietician, clinical pharmacist, and behavioral health clinician.
• Works with the PACT, the incumbent is responsible to contribute to the achievement of quality of care standards, efficiency, process improvement and patient satisfaction within the Primary Care Division, in particular to the incumbent's assigned panel of Primary Care patients.
• Staffs walk-in patients.
• Provides surrogacy coverage as specified by management.
• Practices in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence.
• Practices as an independent provider utilizing direct face-to-face visits, telephone visits, and veteran video connect visits (VVC).

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Recruitment/or Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates

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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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm, varying tours

Additional Requirement: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice or on track to complete a residency program and be board eligible by the time of hire. One (1) or more years of experience in a Primary Care Setting. Experience working with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in women's health care and experience in chronic disease management. Experience managing a panel of patients including population management.