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Department of Veterans Affairs

Medical Director of Primary Care Aberdeen VA Clinic

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Aberdeen, SD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 19 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.

$246,816 / year median in South Dakota

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Lead a mission-driven primary care team caring for America's Veterans as the Medical Director of Primary Care at the Aberdeen VA Clinic. In this outpatient leadership role, you'll blend clinical practice with medical leadership, shaping how care is delivered for the patients who served our country. Why This Role Stands Out Leadership + clinical mix: Serve as both a practicing primary care physician and the Medical Director for the primary care service.

Predictable schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., no nights or in-house call, and limited weekend obligations.

Outpatient only:

Community-based clinic environment with strong nursing and administrative support.

Impact:

Drive quality, access, and patient experience for a panel of Veterans and the clinicians who care for them. Key Responsibilities Provide direct primary care to an assigned panel of adult patients (chronic disease management, preventive care, and acute visits). Serve as the physician leader for primary care, overseeing clinical standards, workflows, and quality initiatives. Support and mentor physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, and other team members within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. Collaborate with administrative and nursing leaders to optimize access, panel management, population health, and Veteran experience. Participate in performance improvement, credentialing, and policy implementation at the clinic level. Ideal Candidate Profile Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Demonstrated primary care experience, ideally including prior leadership, chief, or lead physician roles. Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset. Passion for Veteran-centered care and for coaching/mentoring other clinicians. Eligible for (or holding) an active, unrestricted U.S. medical license. For confidential consideration, please contact me directly: Send a copy of your CV and a brief note about your interest to jason.tafoya@va.gov . To schedule a time to speak with me, click or copy and paste the URL.

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