Champion Comprehensive Home Care: at Chico VA

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.

The Home-Based Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive primary care services to veterans in their homes, ensuring continuity of care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Reporting to the Chief of Primary Care, the provider is a key clinical member within the medical center.

The provider will be responsible for the assessment and care of new and returning patients in the Home-Based Primary Care program. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, developing care plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing follow-up care to ensure optimal health outcomes.

• Deliver comprehensive home-based primary care services with an emphasis on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and management of chronic illnesses.
• Promote shared decision-making with veterans and their families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

• Conduct home visits to assess and manage new and returning patients in the Home Based Primary Care program.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers.

• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects to enhance the delivery of care.
• Utilize various quality measurement tools to monitor and improve clinical performance and patient outcomes.

• Serve as a mentor and role model for other healthcare providers within the home-based primary care team.
• Engage in educational activities, providing guidance and support to residents, students, and other trainees.

• Coordinate care for veterans involving specialty care, mental health services, and other ancillary services to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for veterans.

• Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system for documentation, ordering of tests, and communication with patients and healthcare team members.

• 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.
• Work-Life Balance and Supportive Workplace: The VA Northern California Health Care System is committed to creating a supportive work environment that…