Primary Care Physician

Overview

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

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training:
  Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (
  
  NOTE:
  
  VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
  -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e.
  
  - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine;
  Committed to team-based - patient-centered care;
  Passionate about teaching and mentoring;
  Dedicated to serving Veterans with compassion and excellence
• Additional Requirement (Screen out requirement):
  At least one year of experience in Primary Care
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position
• Pre-placement medical examination is required - along with a drug screening being required
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/.

• Why Work at the VA? Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
  Enjoy a strong salary - federal retirement plan - comprehensive health - dental - and vision insurance - and generous paid time off-including all federal holidays
• Student Loan Repayment:
  Eligible for up to $10,000 per year in student loan repayment and other education benefits
• Job Security:
  As part of the federal government - the VA offers unmatched job stability and security
• Professional Growth:
  Access to ongoing training - career advancement - and leadership opportunities within the nation's largest integrated healthcare system
• Work-Life Balance:
  Predictable weekday schedule with no weekend or overnight shifts - no call - and generous leave allowances
• Rewarding Mission:
  Make a difference by providing care to our nation's Veterans - their spouses and survivors
• Position Highlights & Responsibilities:
  Comprehensive Primary Care - Diagnose and treat a broad range of acute and chronic conditions - conduct physical exams - order and interpret diagnostic tests - and develop patient management plans
• Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork:
  Collaborate within a Patient…