Physician (Primary Care)

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please feel free to email James.Pryan@va.gov. This position serves as primary care physician for a limited panel of patients and reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer, Primary Care and Community Medicine at the William C. Tallent VA Outpatient Clinic located in Knoxville, TN.

NOTE: This announcement will be open until the position is filled. This announcement may close prior to the closing date listed if a selection has been made. This position requires basic computer skills/experience such as email, typing and/or dictation software, and instant messengers.

You must be able to input medical documentation into an electronic medical record, communicate with internal staff using an instant messenger and communicate with patients using a secure messaging platform. Other duties include, but are not limited to: Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the James H. Quillen VAMC.

Maintains clinical proficiency and familiarity with the Computerized Patient Record System while providing continuity of care for a panel of patients (male and female) May be required to provide Women's Health Services. Provides comprehensive outpatient care for a panel of adult patients through a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Model, also utilizing Tele-health as a resource of providing care. Serves as a provider who is highly skilled in the management of a patient's primary care needs or sub-specialty evaluation and treatment. Contributes to the achievement of quality of care standards, efficiency, process improvement and patient satisfaction. Writes orders for diagnostic testing, prescribes medications and consultation to specialty services utilizing VA patient care applications.

Serves as clinical preceptor for mid-level practitioners. Practices in accordance with professional standards, values and with a commitment to service excellence. Establish and maintain a collegial relationship with other clinic staff.

Maintains a safe environment for staff and patients conducive to maintaining patient satisfaction and staff morale. Performs other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact VISN9HREDRP@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 Work Schedule: Compressed Tour, four days per week, ten hour shifts to be discussed during interview.