Physician - Primary Care

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 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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact VISN22HREducationReimbursementTeam@va.gov, 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 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 Duties: The identification of priorities for improvement in Primary Care and other clinical sections; and creating opportunities to develop and spread best practices. Contribute to systems-improvement projects in the department by participating in various facility and regional committees and work-groups. Work closely with a talented multi-disciplinary team including physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists, nurses, clinical pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, nutritionists, health coaches, and integrative medicine practitioners.

Interact with facility service leadership as well as executive leadership members to provide reports and other deliverables related to operations and improvement projects as required. Responsible for improvement and maintenance of VA quality, access and satisfaction initiatives by reviewing and analyzing VA performance measures including but not limited to HEDIS, eQM, SHEP and SAIL. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30 pm