Physician - Assistant Chief Primary Care Service

Physician - Assistant Chief Primary Care Service

Position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
. This role is the Assistant Chief of Primary Care Service.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. The program award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office.

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship (non‑citizens may only be appointed when no qualified citizens can be recruited).
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Degree obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
• Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification.
• Residency options include ACGME or AOA accredited programs or other accredited residency or non‑U.S. programs followed by at least five years of verified U.S. practice.
• Physicians in training who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on a fee‑basis under supervision.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred: 10 years of prior clinical experience and 5 years of leadership experience.
• Physical capability to walk, sit, talk, drive, use a telephone; light lifting up to 15 pounds.

• Oversight of design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical services consistent with evidence‑based best practices.
• Development of program activities, records, schedules, policies, evaluations, marketing materials, and educational resources.
• Implementation of the PACT Team model and facilitation of huddles, rounds, and utilization of call‑outs.
• Collaboration with executive, managerial, and clinical leaders for policy formulation, resource planning, and equipment selection.
• Staff management: work schedules, attendance policies, performance and disciplinary issues, and mentorship.
• Operational leadership: day‑to‑day clinic operations, coverage, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Credentialing and privileging of independent licensed providers and ensuring compliance with VHA standards.
• Med‑provider clinical duties: serve as primary care provider for a small panel (~10% clinical time) offering acute, chronic, and preventive care to Veterans.

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus, regular raise, and comprehensive total rewards package.

Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, optional CME days).

Retirement: traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.

Insurance: federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care; malpractice protection with tail coverage.

Relocation and sign‑on incentive as authorized by VA.

Executive

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Government Administration