Primary Care Physician Team Leader

The Primary Care physician team leader works as both a primary care physician following a panel of patients and as an administrative leader of a primary care team. In general, the leader's direct clinical care comprises 0.85 FTE, while administrative duties account for 0.15. The clinical expectations below are the same as for all other primary care physicians.

• The Primary Care physician's actual clinical activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive Committee of the Medical Staff clinical privileging process and the overall demand for emergency services.
• Provides direct hands‑on patient care. Assesses patients for acute illnesses and determine whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the outpatient setting. Manages chronic disease.
• Provides clinical guidance over the phone, by Secure Messaging and through the mail. Ensures accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations.
• Responsible for supervising and teaching medical residents and students. May be required to oversee mid‑level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
• Establishes inter‑personal and intra‑departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.
• Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness and level of patient/family member understanding of teaching provider.
• Utilizes the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such as laboratory studies, radiological studies, etc.
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in‑clinic procedures.
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus):
  Authorized
• 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

EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and 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. Learn more.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm or Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm