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Physician (Home Base Primary Care Medical Director) w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Central Texas VA Health Care System, Temple, Texas.

We are seeking a full‑time Physician to serve as the Home‑Based Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director. The role provides clinical oversight of all non‑institutional care programs and collaborates with the HBPC Program Manager. A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

• United States citizenship (non‑citizens only if no qualified citizens can be recruited).
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent (allopathic/osteopathic) degree accredited at time of completion.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Completed residency in a VA‑approved core specialty leading to board‑certification eligibility (ACGME or AOA, or equivalent U.S. program with ≥5 years practice).
• Physicians in accredited residency programs who meet basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent or fee basis.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics (preferred).
• 3‑5 years experience in Geriatrics or Palliative Medicine, 1‑2 years supervising NPs, and 2‑3 years supervisory experience in a VA or community setting.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English per 38 U.S.C. §§ 7402(d) & 7407(d).
• Physical ability to lift 15‑44 lb, walk 4‑6 h, stand 4‑6 h, use fingers, and meet vision/hearing requirements listed below.
• Preferred:
  Board certification in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine and Geriatrics or Palliative Medicine.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Moderate lifting (15‑44 lb), use of fingers, walking (4‑6 h), standing (4‑6 h), near vision 13‑16″, far vision 20/20‑20/40, color vision, hearing (aid permitted).

• Serve as senior clinician leader of the HBPC team; provide overall medical care and collaborate with the Program Director.
• Possibility of faculty appointment and involvement in academic activities with medical schools.
• Provide direct patient care and/or supervise licensed independent practitioners (residents, fellows, medical students) in home settings.
• Assume administrative leadership of HBPC development, including accreditation processes and program improvement plans.
• Determine appropriate medical interventions for patients; initiate/adjust therapy, order diagnostics, prescribe medications per VA policy.
• Collaborate with in‑house specialty clinics and community providers; serve as primary medical responsibility for HBPC patients.
• Advocate for HBPC with VHA leadership and the medical community.
• Select HBPC team members and provide clinical oversight of treatment plans.
• Be available to team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain educational activities to keep the team apprised of medical advances; sign physician‑required forms; possess DEA licensure for controlled substances II‑V.
• Coordinate admissions, consults, and hospital referrals as needed.
• Collate and direct HBPC patient visits when appropriate.
• Collaborate with community home‑health and hospice agencies; follow safety and infection‑control procedures.
• Comply with Medical Center, VHA regulations, and use of government vehicles.

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Competitive salary with performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Annual leave 26 days (15 days paid time off), 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and optional 5 days CME paid absence.
• Retirement:
  Federal pension (5 years vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contribution.
• Health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance – many federal programs extend into retirement.
• Full licensure from any U.S. State or territory required.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.