Physician- Primary Care

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification Approved residencies include those accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) OR one year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice in the United States OR non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they are to have a scope of practice allowing them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additional Requirement: Valid driver’s license preferred experience: board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physical Requirements: A physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position as outlined in VA Directive and Handbook 5019 A physical examination prior to placement is required Long periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encountered The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem‑solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, and logical thinking The environment’s pace can vary from steady to a sometimes‑fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes‑noisy environment Duties Lawton, Oklahoma is your passport to adventure. Learn area history at The Museum of the Great Plains – which features archaeological and cultural artifacts and a trading post replica. Read a chapter of Oklahoma’s rich military history at Fort Sill National Historic Landmark & Museum – an active Army fort established in 1869, where you’ll find a museum comprised of 26 historic buildings and the gravesite of famous Apache chief Geronimo. No trip to Lawton would be complete without a hike or drive through the scenic Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge & Visitor’s Center to see buffalo, elk, and deer graze. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for EDRP – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions or assistance. Learn more. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and 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‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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. Duties: Manage medical care for a panel of Veterans enrolled in Primary Care. Timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for documentation, workload capture, alert management, and review of Veterans’ current and future medical care needs. Responsible for care coordination and pain management for assigned patients. Serve as the leader of the Patient‑Aligned Care Team (PACT). Cross‑cover for other medical providers as needed throughout the health care system. Work in collaboration with PACT members to ensure overall safety and quality of each Veteran’s care. Responsible for all performance metrics related to patient quality of care. Responsible for positive customer service in all aspects of care. Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, continuous survey readiness, and committee/work groups in collaboration with others. Maintain licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the OKC VAHCS. Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work relations are in compliance with facility standards and expectations as written and communicated. Driving and travel for Primary Care patient care coverage purposes will be required for this position to clinics throughout the health care system. Driving and travel may be up to 75% of the time. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs