Physician - Primary Care

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirement per VHA policy & submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & 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 ineligible to apply.

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until September 30, 2026. Qualified applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and / or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.

This position is not being offered for remote, telework or virtual duty. The incumbent must be physically located within 50 miles of the facility selected.

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EDRP Authorized : Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions / assistance

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

The incumbent position is in support of Primary Care Services at the facilities listed in this announcement. Duties and responsibilities may vary to include but not limited to the following :

• Assists individuals / families to achieve optimal levels of health through collaboration with medical and health care professionals.
• Serves as a resource person for standards development in health care in the area of quality improvement concerns.
• Diagnosis and management of common and complex diseases and functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, gastroenteric, and genitourinary systems and acute and chronic pain. As well as medical conditions involving allergies and immunology, cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, nephrology, and rheumatology.
• Ambulatory care physicians assess, stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions.
• Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs. Includes laboratory studies, electrocardiograms, radiographic procedures, KOH preps, Home Glucose Monitoring, Gram Stains.
• General medical history and physical examinations and care involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients.
• Consultation or referral to appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
• Diagnosis and management of chronic or long-term illnesses and injuries in adults.
• Performs preventative health care counseling and instructs patients and / or families on treatment plans.
• Diagnosis and management of occupational and environmental problems.
• Oversee health supervision visits with appropriate anticipatory and preventive guidance and screening measures.
• Administer Immunizations
• Triage of patients with life-threatening conditions.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, typical tour of duty 7 : 30am - 4 : 00pm, schedule may vary by facility and subject to change. Rotating on call responsibilities may be required.