Physician - Outreach Section Chief

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 ineligible to apply.

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 24, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** To learn more visit: http://www.paloalto.va.gov/about/ VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Full-time, schedule to be determined by supervisor.

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 The following will be the primary functions of the position: Understands and follows VHA's "Mission Statement", "Code of Ethics", organizational policies, and structure. Supervises staff in the Outreach Section. Provides clinical care in the Outreach Section.

Performs administrative duties in the Outreach Section. Provides supervision of medical house-staff, and students as needed. 0.8 FTE of the position will be dedicated to Outreach Section including administrative responsibilities and clinical care. 0.2 FTE of the position will be dedicated to patient care in another Section or Program as determined by the Deputy Service Chief. The proportions of the FTE listed above can be changed at the direction of the Deputy Service Chief.

Performs additional duties as needed to achieve the VA Mission at the direction of the Deputy Service Chief.