Primary Care GAP Physician
- Part-time
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in scenic sunny Tucson, Arizona is currently looking for a primary care physician who will be providing coverage for planned and unplanned primary care physician absences. Position Information :
This position will work out of the Main Campus location in Tucson, AZ. Telework / Travel may be required at any SAVAHCS Primary Care Clinic location. Duties include but are not limited to the following :
Duties :
Provides same day, short term and long-term coverage for planned and unplanned primary care provider absences.
Provides effective patient care through telehealth modalities including clinic-based telehealth (CVT).
Provides comprehensive and quality clinical care to a panel of adult patients as assigned.
Provides direct patient care to optimize patient health including ordering diagnostic testing, prescribing medication including contraceptive medication, consulting with specialty services and utilizing computerized / electronic medical records.
Provides patient care in accordance with professional standards, core values and commitment to service excellence.
Work Schedule : 4 x 10-hour shifts. Regular Day Off variable based on coverage assignment. If providing long term panel coverage, work schedule will match established work schedule for team. 4 x 10 hours or 5 x 8hrs depending on assignment.
Requirements : US Citizen
Must have an active and unrestricted license in any of the US States
Doctor of Medicine or O steopathic Medicine
Residency Training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine in any of the US States
Not a telework eligible position.
Benefits
In addition to the honor of serving America’s Heroes, the VHA offers exceptional benefits :
Total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards .
Flexible work schedules and shifts
Low patient-provider ratios
Robust insurance coverage
The ability to work anywhere in the country with one active license
Annual Salary $255,000 - $265,000
Stable employment with competitive salary and regular pay increases
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Liability Protection : VA physicians are covered under federal tort laws and may be defended by the United States against allegations of malpractice or negligence.
Health insurance : With Federal Employees Health Benefits, choose from a variety of self or family health maintenance organizations and are entitled to a partial Government contribution in proportion to the number of hours you are scheduled to work in a pay period.
Dental and vision insurance : Under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, supplemental dental and / or vision benefits are available to you and your family.
Flexible Spending Accounts : Allows you to save money for health care expenses with a Health Care or Limited Expense Health Care FSA. Think of it as a savings account that helps you pay for items that typically aren’t covered by your FEHB Plan, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or other health insurance coverage.
Life insurance : Plan for what’s next with Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, which is group term life insurance covering you and eligible family members.
Survivor benefits : Become eligible for survivor benefits after 10 years of service.
Pension : Your basic annuity is computed based on your length of service and “high-3” average salary and become vested in the Federal Employee Retirement System, Basic / Defined Benefit pension after only five years of creditable civilian service.
Thrift Savings Plan (Federal 401k Equivalent) 5 % agency match : TSP lets you contribute up to $23,000 a year to your account. Become vested after only 3 years of creditable civilian service.
Annual Leave (Paid Time Off) : 1 hour of annual leave for each 10 hours in pay status with a max carryover of 240 hours. 1 hour of sick leave for each 20 hours in a pay status (no limit) and 11 paid federal holidays accrue right away.
Credit for military service : Have you earned service credits from your time in military service? Don’t worry — if you move to a federal job in VA, you may carry over service time that is added to your total years of work for retirement purposes.
Service without strings : Whether you serve full or part-time, your employment at VA is “at will” and without employment contracts, non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.
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