Primary Care Physician; MD​/DO - Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic

Valor Healthcare is seeking a Physician (MD/DO) to join the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Cookeville, TN. Qualified candidates must be board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off, and a weekday schedule.

• Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans.
• Examines patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders, determines nature and extent of injury/disorder, and performs comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Orders and performs diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Counsels patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
• Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing VA co-managed care rules.
• Completes clinical reminders due at the time of each patient visit.
• Completes the documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
• Solicits medical management consult or input when appropriate.
• Complies with VA guidelines for responsive patient requests, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results and diagnostic studies.
• Serves as a collaborative physician to mid-level providers where appropriate.
• Maintains timely clinical documentation, including completion of encounters by close of business.
• Addresses clinical needs of walk-in/triage/urgent care patients.
• Complies with VA and company training requirements and maintains women’s health certification competencies as needed.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and related items.
• Focuses on achieving excellent clinical outcomes according to VA guidelines.
• Provides excellent customer service to veterans, colleagues, and clinic visitors.
• Participates in clinic outreach events to support enrollment initiatives.
• Supports patient enrollment and retention by guiding scheduling and follow-up visits as needed.
• Supports new clinical or operational initiatives that drive Valor’s success.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no nights, on-call, or weekend shifts.

• Up to $15k recruitment incentive for highly qualified candidates
• Annual bonus plan
• 401K and company match
• CME reimbursement and time off
• Generous time off package, including almost 8 weeks of cumulative time off across different banks
• 15 PTO days, 5 personal days, 5 CE days, 7 sick days, and 11 Federal holidays
• Only 10-12 patients a day with PACT team support (RN, LPN, and MA)
• Competitive pay based on experience with market-based adjustments
• Access to Medical/Dental through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Vision options
• Annual performance reviews to discuss goals, raises, concerns, etc.
• Annual incentive plans for primary care physicians and mid-level providers
• Half a day of admin time per week
• Strong clinic management and support staff across the organization

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Degree (MD or DO)
• Board Certified/Eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine (IM or FM)
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA)
• Must maintain a valid, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment or as required by VA contractual requirements
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (renewed as required by the certifying agency)
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Excellent computer and EMR skills

Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.