Primary Care Physician - Western Colorado : Annual Bonus +Incentive Eligible

Role Description : The Veteran’s

Administration Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a full-time Primary

Care Physician to join our team in Grand Junction, Colorado. In

this on-site role, you will take the lead for the care and health

assessment for our Western Colorado Veteran population. The

Veteran’s Health Administration Western Colorado Healthcare System

features specialized personal care epitomizing excellence in

healthcare delivered through a unique combination of medical

center-based and local community-focused medicine. Be a part of the

team who brings innovative, leading-edge care to America’s

Veterans.

The Opportunity :

Established patient base with

ability to grow

Low patient volume, 30-minute

scheduling grid

Easy referral to multiple

in-house specialty physicians, no pre-authorizations necessary

Strong team support from nursing and

technician staff

Basic

Requirements :

MD, or DO degree from

a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine, board

certified with a minimum 5 years of post-residency practice

experience

Current, full and unrestricted

license to practice medicine or surgery in any US state

Residency Training : Physicians must have

completed approved US residency training

Willingness to perform face-to-face, video, and telephone

appointments

Position Highlights :

Strong work / life balance

at a medium-sized facility

Paid Time Off : 50-55 days

of paid time off per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid

Federal holidays, and possible 5 day paid absence for

CME)

Excellent Federal Benefits :

Retirement : Traditional federal pension (5-year vest)

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

No Contract : No Physician

Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule : Flexible –

9’s, 10’s, or 8’s work week, regular business hours

About Grand Junction, Colorado and

the VA Medical Center :

The Grand Junction VAMC

services those who serve our country providing critical medical

services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care.

The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical

procedures, specialty care, psychiatric in / outpatient services, as

well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and

services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern

Utah regions and includes the primary VAMC plus four satellite

clinics.

Grand Junction is an outdoor

recreational hub; a medium-size metro area set in the high desert

and mesas of the Rocky Mountains. Come enjoy the majestic beauty

and mild climate of the western Colorado canyons and countryside.

Recognized as 2024’s #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by USA

Today, Grand Junction is worth checking out. This family friendly

community offers :

Access to 1.7 million acres

of state and federally protected public lands, outstanding outdoor

activities including biking, hiking, skiing, and hunting and

fishing

The warm days and cool nights make it

home to more than 20 wineries plus a multitude of farm-to-table

food and dining opportunities

Art

afficionados, sports enthusiasts, and music lovers won’t be

disappointed with the arts and culture scene including museums,

theater, stadium sporting events like JUCO, symphony, and live

music

Excellent public and private school

options and Colorado Mesa University

Regional

airport servicing Denver, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Los Angeles, and

destinations beyond