Excellent Primary Care Opportunities in Salem, OR

The Veterans Affairs Portland Healthcare System, Salem Healthcare Clinic in Salem, OR, is seeking full-time board certified / board eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physicians to join our Primary Care Health Team. The primary care provider will function as a highly skilled, independent care provider in the management of patients, you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary care team with access to state-of-the-art medicine and some of the most advanced medical technologies available.

The Health Care Clinic operates under a PACT Model (Patient Aligned Care Team). Together with his or her team, comprised of a PCP, RN, LPN, and a Medical Support Assistant, the PCP cares for a panel of approximately 1200 patients. The PACT provides comprehensive care for our Veteran population, including the diagnoses, care, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. Common diagnoses encountered include diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain. Position is Monday thru Friday, no weekends, and no holidays.

Although Salem is remote to the Portland VA, there exists multiple ties to the main facility.  The Portland VA has a Community Based Out-Patient Clinic in Salem with a 26,000 square foot clinic, multiple primary care providers, and sub-specialty support.  Veterans can receive consultations via electronic consults or Tele-health and may receive sub-specialty care through co-management with the private sector or via appointments at the Portland VA.

Of note, candidates must be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Geriatrics and have significant experience in the primary care of complex patients through interdisciplinary team management. Teaching experience is desirable.

Benefits and Features

• Expected Salary range  for well qualified Physician will be competitive for the academic rank   with consideration given to candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience; and may include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus. Selected candidate may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), and if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment.
• The VA offers Physicians and all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance.
• Paid Time Off  in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 12 weeks of maternity or paternity leave, 10 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved CME
• Insurance  to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option
• Federal Retirement Plans  thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching

Salem, Oregon the state’s beautiful Capital with all four seasons can be enjoyed with a temperate climate an average high of 80 degrees and lows of only 33.5 degrees

Variety of amenities nearby - golfing, shopping, fishing, sporting events, skiing, theaters

International airport close by in Eugene and Salem

Parochial and public schools - 19 : 1 student to teacher ratio

Affordable housing where the median home price is only $275,300

No state sales tax & low property taxes

Within the area, you’ll find natural wonders lovingly preserved, rich cultural diversity and plenty of family-friendly activities. You’ll find a fascinating mix of old and new, while the two-county area, is a place where you can walk behind a waterfall, hike through an old-growth forest, discover an award-winning winery or two in the mid-Willamette Valley Wine Country, and savor the fragrance of spectacular gardens.

For more information, please forward your Curriculum Vitae to Henry “Hank” Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant @ Henry.Laguatan@va.gov or call (206) 459-7927.