Physician; Section Chief-Ambulatory Care Service Tyler VA Clinic w

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Physician (Section Chief‑Ambulatory Care Service) w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Tyler VA Primary Care Clinic – Tyler, Texas

Base salary range: $ – $ per year. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

The VA North Texas Health Care System is recruiting a Physician (Section Chief‑Ambulatory Care Service) at the Tyler VA Primary Care Clinic. The Section Chief will lead a team of primary‑care professionals to deliver comprehensive care to Veteran patients. 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 per VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth or District of Columbia.
• Completed residency training in an ACGME or AOA accredited core specialty leading to board‑certification eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or a comparable specialty is preferred.
• Physicians currently enrolled in an ACGME/AOA accredited residency program who otherwise meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
• Physical requirements:
  
  moderate lifting 15‑44 lb., moderate carrying 15‑44 lb., reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking 8 hours, vision and hearing requirements per VA standards.
• English language proficiency (spoken and written) as required by 38 U.S.C. §§ 7402(d) and 7407(d).

• Lead the Ambulatory Care Service, supervising primary‑care providers and ensuring adherence to VA policies and quality standards.
• Supervise one or more Community‑Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) as required.
• Provide independent care delivery for chronic and acute/same‑day medical needs, including history & physical, medication management, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning.
• Lead a Primary‑Care Access Team (PACT) to manage patient panels, coordinate care, and promote preventive medicine.
• Write orders, prescribe medications, order diagnostics, and consult with specialty services.
• Utilize electronic medical records, perform medication reconciliation, and maintain documentation.
• Ensure PACT compliance with My Healthe Vet  and other VA encounter‑completion requirements.
• Participate in telehealth and VA Video Connect services as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, and a total rewards package including 50‑55 days paid vacation, sick leave and federal holidays. Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer match. Comprehensive health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care, and disability insurance. Malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. No physician‑employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Authorized sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance authorized for highly qualified candidates.