Physician, Primary Care with EDRP

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) and 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. Duties This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 17, 2026 or until positions are filled . Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Responsibilities and Practice Details Primary care physicians will be responsible for the delivery of outpatient primary care to patients enrolled in STVHCS. The physician and Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) will manage a panel of patients. Panel size is determined by VHA guidelines which consider the complexity of the patient panel, available support staff, number of treatment rooms, etc. Each provider’s panel size is specific to their practice and setting. The PACT Model is a patient-driven, team-based approach that delivers efficient, comprehensive and continuous care through active communication and coordination of healthcare services through an interdisciplinary team that includes the PCP, RN care manager, LVN, clerical associate and other clinical services necessary to meet the health goals and needs of the Veteran patient including specialists. While the primary care provider's relationship with the Veteran patient remains central, that bond is augmented and strengthened by involving other health care staff as part of an integrated team. Together the team takes responsibility for the Veteran patient’s ongoing care through a cooperative effort among all members. As a member of the team, the Veteran patient is an active participant in decisions while being provided information and encouragement to exercise ownership of his/her health. The Veteran patient, with support from other members of the team, becomes engaged in his or her health care, ensuring the health care system best serves his/her individual needs. Alternative or collateral duties may include management of a subsection of primary care patients, defined by disease status or demographic status (e.g., women veterans, OIF/OEF veterans, employees). Duties are designated at the time of joining but may occur during employment, including participation in special projects pertinent to assigned section as opportunities arise through strategic or other initiatives. Physicians may be assigned duty as a supervising or collaborating physician for one or more mid-level providers. Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and review the care provided by mid-level practitioners. Most providers will need to act as surrogates for the patients of their colleagues when one or more colleagues are on leave. Work Schedule Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Requirements Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Education: Qualifications as described in the job notice (medical degree and board certification as applicable) Experience: Relevant clinical experience as required by the position Other: Eligible for EDRP and to meet program-specific requirements per VHA policy #J-18808-Ljbffr