Physician, Primary Care with EDRP & Recruitment / Relocation Incentive

Duties

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) and 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 are ineligible to apply. This announcement will remain open until December 15, 2025 or until positions are filled . Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : Authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) . EDRP Authorized : Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@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). 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.

Primary care physicians will be responsible for the delivery of outpatient primary care to patients enrolled in STVHCS. The physician and Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) will manage a panel of patients. Panel size is determined by VHA guidelines which take into consideration the complexity of the patient panel, available support staff, number of treatment rooms, etc. Each provider’s panel size is specific to their practice and setting. The PACT model is a patient‑driven, team‑based approach that delivers efficient, comprehensive and continuous care through active communication and coordination of health‑care services through an interdisciplinary team that includes the PCP, RN care manager, LVN, clerical associate as well as other clinical services necessary to meet the health goals and needs of the Veteran patient including specialists. While the primary care provider’s relationship with the Veteran patient will remain key, that bond will be augmented and strengthened by involving other health‑care staff as part of an integrated team. Together the team takes responsibility for the Veteran patient’s ongoing care through a cooperative effort among all members. As a member of the team, the Veteran patient is an active participant in decisions while being provided information and encouragement to exercise ownership of his / her health. The Veteran patient, with support from other members of the team, becomes engaged in his or her health care, ensuring the health care system best serves his / her individual needs.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am – 4 : 30 pm

Requirements

Must hold a full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory. Must be board certified to be eligible for CME reimbursement. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) as described.

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