Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. 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 complete review of the EDRP application.
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. 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. 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. Additional Requirement (screen out): One year of specialized experience working in Primary Care or Internal Medicine in an outpatient setting. This experience must be defined within your resume and/or C.V. in order to be credited for this experience. Preferred Experience: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position. Pre-placement medical examination is required: Light lifting under 15 lbs, light caring under 15 lbs, reaching above shoulder, using fingers, both hands required, walking and standing, hearing aid may be permitted and working alone.
Why Work at the VA? Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a strong salary, federal retirement plan, comprehensive health, dental, & vision insurance, & generous paid time off-including all federal holidays. Student Loan Repayment Job Security: VA offers unmatched job stability & security. Professional Growth Work-Life Balance: Predictable weekday schedule with no weekend or overnight shifts, plus flexible leave options. Rewarding Mission: Providing care to Veterans contributing to their health & well-being. Comprehensive Primary Care: Diagnose & treat a broad range of acute & chronic conditions, conduct physical exams, order & interpret diagnostic tests, & develop patient management plans. Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate within a Patient Aligned Care Team including an RN care manager, LPN, clinical pharmacist, psychologists, & psychiatrists to deliver coordinated care Education & Mentorship: Teach & mentor medical students, residents, & other learners, fostering the next generation of clinicians. Integrated Support Services: Work in a system that provides seamless access to social work, travel assistance, & pharmacy services-without the hassles of pre-authorizations or multiple formularies. Small-Clinic Feel, Large-System Resources: Enjoy the collegiality & patient-centered focus of a small clinic, backed by the resources & stability of the VA's comprehensive healthcare network. Integrated Electronic Health Record System: Utilize a fully modernized, interoperable electronic health record (EHR) that connects seamlessly with the Department of Defense & other federal partners, enhanced with advanced technology-including AI tools-to support high-quality, efficient day-to-day patient care & enable robust population-level health analysis. Work with Learners: Deepen your involvement in medical education by choosing to teach, mentor, & supervise medical students, residents, & other healthcare trainees. Focus on Higher-Risk Populations: Take on leadership or specialized roles in caring for higher-risk or complex patient populations, with support from a robust, multi-disciplinary team. Advance Multi-Disciplinary Care: Pursue innovative, team-based approaches to care, collaborating closely with nursing, pharmacy, mental health, & social work professionals. Develop Clinical Programs: Initiate or participate in quality improvement, research, or clinical projects that match your passions & expertise. Comply with credentialing and privileging & required monitoring & evaluation criteria Must maintain high clinic standards that are carried into decision-making processes Continually strive to maintain & enhance teaching skills to effectively teach residents and students Comply with current standards for medical record documentation & resident /medical student supervision Expected to meet or exceed established Chronic Disease, Prevention & Utilization Indicators Provide appropriate care for Veterans ranging in age from 18 through the geriatric years, taking into consideration diagnosis & physical, psychosocial, spiritual & cultural needs. Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to: conduct comprehensive health assessments; determine diagnoses & health care needs; & to construct health care plans based on effective therapeutic ability, consultation ,patient education & established practice guidelines. Demonstrates ability to coordinate patient care through patient management techniques within the assigned PACT & implement the same functionality in PACTs. Maintains effectiveness in recognizing emergency/acute situations & intervening in an appropriate & effective manner. Documents patients' health care clearly, adequately & accurately as defined by medical records documentation, chronic disease & prevention indicators. Signs notes in a timely manner as dictated by Medial Center by-laws or the Primary Care Service Chief. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP (Authorized): Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. Learn more. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day 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