Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary :

The Chief of Primary Care at the Valdosta, GA Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic leads and supervises a team of healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult veterans. The role requires leadership experience in an ambulatory care setting and emphasizes a collaborative approach within an interdisciplinary team, offering various specialty services. Benefits include competitive salary, relocation assistance, and substantial vacation time, contributing to a supportive work environment.

The Valdosta, GA Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic is recruiting a Primary Care Chief! Direct and supervise the clinical care activities of the physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses on our team. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary Patient Aligned Care Team to provide comprehensive, coordinated, continuous care to a very manageable sized adult Veteran patient panel. Primary Care services feature preventive and patient-centered care approaches and offer a wide variety of specialty care services that include Women s Clinic, Laboratory & Vaccinations, Wound Care, Mental Health Care, Nutrition & Weight Management, Pain Psychology, Social Work, Substance Abuse & Tobacco Cessation, and Telehealth Services. Mon-Fri only; no on-call. Leadership experience in an ambulatory care or outpatient care setting is required. Board certification in IM / FM preferred.

Assistance with payment of relocation expenses is available! Sign on bonus available!

Assistance with payment of med school loans up to $200K may be available.

Valdosta has a small town feel but is a metro city with a variety of shopping, restaurants, and things to do. Surrounded by lakes and scenic views, there's plenty of ways to reconnect with nature and one another. Hike the South Georgia wetlands, kayak the Withlacoochee River, climb the 54-foot observation tower at Grand Bay Wildlife Management center, or hit the perfect tee shot at any of the world-class golf courses. South of the city, Wild Adventures Theme Park is home to animals, roller coasters and Splash Island water park.

We offer :

Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year

Guaranteed salary increases

One full & unrestricted license from any US State is permissible to work at VA

CME : $1,000 per year stipend & 5 days paid absence for conferences, etc.

Malpractice : Liability protection with tail coverage provided

26 Days paid vacation & 13 Days paid sick time per year with unlimited carry over

11 Federal holidays with pay

Federal Retirement Plan

Separate 401K with partial agency match

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

If interested, please e-mail CV to

Keywords :

Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Veteran Healthcare, Outpatient Care, Healthy Living, Leadership in Medicine, Healthcare Services, Patient Care, Team Collaboration, Preventive Care