Primary Care Physicians

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is currently seeking dedicated Primary Care Physicians to provide exceptional care for our Veterans, America's Heroes . This rewarding position encompasses a range of services including preventive medicine, neurology, infectious disease, laboratory, and audiology. As one of nine VA clinics, we serve over 80,000 Veterans in the Inland Empire region. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing clinical supervision and guidance to mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Actively engaging in committees and teams within the Medical Center.
• Contributing to various facility initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care services, including Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams.
• Identifying personal professional development needs and participating in formal education programs, workshops, seminars, and self-directed learning activities, while completing mandatory annual training.
• Delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to outpatient adults and seniors aged 65 and older.
• Staying updated on advancements in disease management and treatment through both formal and informal continuing medical education.
• Effectively integrating patient care activities within Primary Care Services and collaborating with other programs at the medical center and in the community, such as Social Work, Prosthetics, Home-Based Health Care (HBHC), and private nursing facilities.
• Exhibiting proficiency in diagnosing and treating patients with complex, multi-symptomatic conditions.
• Timely completion of all medical documentation in CPRS.
• Involving patients, families, and healthcare providers in setting realistic, measurable health education and treatment goals, while assisting staff in mutual goal-setting processes.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Assessing Veterans using advanced clinical judgment and physical examination skills.
• Identifying acute, non-acute, and chronic health issues.
• Participating in evaluation sessions for medical students and GME trainees assigned to their services.

• Competitive Salary Range: Annual salary between $250,000 and $265,000, with potential exceptions.
• Performance Awards: Eligible for up to $15,000 in additional annual performance compensation.
• Regular Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments and salary reviews every two years.
• Liability Protection: VA physicians are protected under federal tort laws and may receive defense from the United States against malpractice claims.
• Health Insurance: Choose from various health maintenance organizations through Federal Employees Health Benefits for you and your family.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Supplemental dental and vision benefits available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
• Life Insurance: Group term life insurance coverage for you and eligible family members through the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.
• Pension: Basic annuity calculated based on service length and "high-3" average salary, with vesting in the Federal Employee Retirement System after five years of creditable civilian service.
• Thrift Savings Plan (Federal 401k Equivalent) with 5% Agency Match: Contribute up to $22,500 annually, with vesting after three years of creditable civilian service.
• Survivor Benefits: Eligibility for survivor benefits after ten years of service.
• Annual Leave (Paid Time Off): Receive 208 hours (approximately 26 days) of annual leave, along with unlimited paid sick leave and 11 paid federal holidays from the start.
• Continuing Education: Earn CME credits at no cost, with potential for $1,000 or more annually and five or more days of paid leave to attend CME courses (conditions apply).
• Credit for Military Service: Service credits from military experience can be carried over to your federal employment for retirement calculations.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must hold a current, full, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of Internal Medicine Residency Training is required.

Preferred Experience: Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Practice is preferred, along with ideally five years of hospitalist experience. Employment Flexibility: Whether you choose to work full-time or part-time, your position at the VA is "at will," free from employment contracts, non-compete clauses, or restrictive covenants.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications:

We Offer the Following:

If you are interested in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our nation's heroes, we encourage you to apply!