Physician - Primary Care
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Primary Care Physician, Healthcare Consultant, Internal Medicine Physician
Job Title
Job Description
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Learn more. EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact 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 Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Clinical and Administrative:
Provides medical services to Veterans on an outpatient basis in the primary care setting. Provision of inpatient care or Urgent Care may be seldom required and will be then specifically requested of the primary care provider by the supervisor. Provides primary care medicine to an assigned panel of adult Veterans. Veteran populations we serve are mostly male, with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population, namely diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, mental health disorders, amongst others.
Comprehensive primary health care for women is also required. A primary focus of practice is on preventive medicine. Participates in the provision of Pain Management, Mental Health, and End of Life Care to Veterans in the primary care setting as required. Mentors Nurse Practitioners (NP) and/or Physician Assistants (PA) on a daily basis. Guides clinical management of complex patients consulted asked by mid level providers, including patients with pain issues, and those requiring narcotic management. - Communication:
Meets with the Assistant Associate Chief of Primary Care, the Associate Chief of Primary Care (ACOS) and/or the Chief of Staff as necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives of the VAMC are met Communicates with other healthcare providers, as necessary, to ensure the timely access and continuity of care to Veterans. Communicates clearly with the NP or PA that he/she oversee.
This entails co-signage of all NP/PA notes when applicable. This communication should be clear, professional, and directly related to medical care provided to patients. - Education/Training:
Participates in the education/training of personnel as requested. Maintains CME credits as required by state law. Supervises medical residents and acts as liaison with residency and university training programs at VAMC as appropriate
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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