Family Practice - OB Physician

Join Our Distinguished Team as a Home Based Primary Care Physician at the VA Northern California Health Care System, Chico Clinic!

Are you driven by a passion for home-based primary care and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? The VA Northern California Health Care System invites you to be a part of our exceptional team in delivering high-quality home-based primary care to veterans. Located in Chico, CA, you'll find a rewarding career and a vibrant community to call home.

Home Based Primary Care Physician Role Overview:

The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Physician and Patient Care Manager (PCM) will work under general supervision to provide primary care to veteran beneficiaries. Duties include examination, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various medical conditions, as well as overseeing non-credentialed healthcare providers. The role requires Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Practice and BLS certification.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Care Services:

• Serve as a PCM for the designated patient population.
• Conduct examinations to determine the presence and extent of diseases, injuries, or conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic procedures such as laboratory tests and x-rays.
• Make diagnoses and prescribe appropriate treatment plans.

Clinical Oversight:

• Provide clinical oversight of non-credentialed healthcare providers.
• Serve as a physician supervisor for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs).

On-Call Duties:

• Provide after-hours and weekend telephone on-call from home as scheduled.

Procedural Responsibilities:

• Perform procedures including reduction of simple fractures, emergency delivery, joint aspiration/injection, ECG performance and initial interpretation, basic radiograph interpretation, regional anesthesia, splinting/casting/immobilization of simple fractures, crisis intervention, and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Administrative Duties:

• Use automated systems (e.g., VISTA) for entering clinical orders and prescriptions.
• Complete workload accountability documents (e.g., CPRS) weekly.
• Participate in clinic performance improvement and risk management activities, including peer reviews and chart reviews.
• Attend mandatory training as required.

Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff.

Why You Should Join Us:

• Enjoy a competitive salary range of $230,000 to $324,000 per year, designed for your well-being and peace of mind.
• Performance Bonus: Additional performance-based incentives.
• Recruitment Incentive: Attractive recruitment incentive to help ease your transition into the role.
• Annual Cost of Living Increase: Adjustments to keep your salary competitive with inflation.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits. Multiple plan options, with coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Benefits: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) featuring a pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits. This provides a secure retirement foundation.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over five years.
• Paid Time Off: Physicians earn 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and up to 5 days for authorized absence to attend CME training.
• Life Insurance: Coverage through the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
• Malpractice Liability Protection: Includes free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Reimbursement available for CME expenses, supporting your professional growth.