Physician (Primary Care)
The Primary Care Provider is responsible for providing care for adult and geriatric Veteran patients who present to the medical services with varying acute to chronic medical care. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Perform all facets of outpatient medical health care. Provide adequate and appropriate diagnostic evaluations on all patients presenting to inpatient units. Provide prompt diagnostic assessment and evaluation, including fill history and physical exam, appropriate labs, radiological imaging, consultations, etc. Effective communication and interaction with admitting teams and discharge planning. Completes and signs all electronic medical records and all orders prior to completion of each duty shift. Completes all patient notes within twenty-four (24) hours of patient visit. Malpractice:
Physicians are covered under the Tort Claims Protection Act. Incentives:
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. Paid Time Off:
8 hours Annual Leave accrued per biweekly pay period; 4 hours Sick leave accrued per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm (other times as required); subject to change based on agency needs Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice:
VHA Physician Brochure. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
VA Directive and Handbook 5019, applicants must be able to perform the duties as a Physician. Light lifting (under 15lbs), light carrying (under 15lbs), use of fingers, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Perform all facets of outpatient medical health care. Provide adequate and appropriate diagnostic evaluations on all patients presenting to inpatient units. Provide prompt diagnostic assessment and evaluation, including fill history and physical exam, appropriate labs, radiological imaging, consultations, etc. Effective communication and interaction with admitting teams and discharge planning. Completes and signs all electronic medical records and all orders prior to completion of each duty shift. Completes all patient notes within twenty-four (24) hours of patient visit. Malpractice:
Physicians are covered under the Tort Claims Protection Act. Incentives:
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. Paid Time Off:
8 hours Annual Leave accrued per biweekly pay period; 4 hours Sick leave accrued per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm (other times as required); subject to change based on agency needs Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice:
VHA Physician Brochure. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
VA Directive and Handbook 5019, applicants must be able to perform the duties as a Physician. Light lifting (under 15lbs), light carrying (under 15lbs), use of fingers, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$107,569 to $243,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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