Summary Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for the EDRP

• student loan payment reimbursement program. Eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized. Salary Updated Qualifications Amended Qualifications with new qualifications. To qualify for this position
• you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.

Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship:

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current

• full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State
• Territory
• or Commonwealth of the United States
• or in the

District of Columbia Residency Training:

Physicians must have completed residency training

• approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (

NOTE:

VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education

• the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• in the list published for the year the residency
• or fellowship if applicable
• was completed OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship
• first year of residency
• or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement)•which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences

Exceptions:

Residents currently enrolled in

ACGME/AOA

accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e.

• not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged rather
• they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally
• surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs In rare and unusual circumstances
• the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer
• who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience
• accomplishments
• performance
• and qualifications warrant such action Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional Requirement (screen out): One year of specialized experience working in Primary Care or Internal Medicine in an outpatient setting This experience must be defined within your resume and/or C.

V in order to be credited for this experience

Preferred Experience:

Board Eligible or Board Certified in

Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard

• please visit https://www.

va.gov/ohrm/

QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements:

Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position Pre-placement medical examination is required: Light lifting under 15 lbs

• light caring under 15 lbs
• reaching above shoulder
• using fingers
• both hands required
• walking and standing
• hearing aid may be permitted and working alone.

Duties Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

Enjoy a strong salary

• federal retirement plan
• comprehensive health
• dental
• & vision insurance
• & generous paid time off-including all federal holidays

Student Loan Repayment Job Security:

VA offers unmatched job stability & security

Professional Growth Work-Life Balance:

Predictable weekday schedule with no weekend or overnight shifts

• plus flexible leave options

Rewarding Mission:

Providing care to Veterans contributing to their health & well-being

Comprehensive Primary Care:

Diagnose & treat a broad range of acute & chronic conditions

• conduct physical exams
• order & interpret diagnostic tests
• & develop patient management plans

Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork:

Collaborate within a Patient Aligned Care Team including an RN care manager

• LPN•clinical pharmacist•psychologists•& psychiatrists to deliver coordinated care

Education & Mentorship:

Teach & mentor medical students

• residents
• & other learners
• fostering the next generation of clinicians

Integrated Support Services:

Work in a system that provides seamless access to social work

• travel assistance
• & pharmacy services-without the hassles of pre-authorizations or multiple formularies Small-Clinic Feel

• Large-System Resources:

  Enjoy the collegiality & patient-centered focus of a small clinic
• backed by the resources & stability of the VA's comprehensive healthcare network

Integrated Electronic Health Record System:

Utilize a fully modernized

• interoperable electronic health record (EHR) that connects seamlessly with the Department of Defense & other federal partners
• enhanced with advanced technology-including AI tools-to support high-quality
• efficient day-to-day patient care & enable robust population-level health analysis Work with

Learners:

Deepen your involvement in medical education by choosing to teach

• mentor
• & supervise medical students
• residents
• & other healthcare trainees Focus on

Higher-Risk Populations:

Take on leadership or specialized roles in caring for higher-risk or complex patient populations

• with support from a robust
• multi-disciplinary team

Advance Multi-Disciplinary Care:

Pursue innovative

• team-based approaches to care
• collaborating closely with nursing
• pharmacy
• mental health
• & social work professionals

Develop Clinical Programs:

Initiate or participate in quality improvement

• research
• or clinical projects that match your passions & expertise Comply with credentialing and privileging & required monitoring & evaluation criteria Must maintain high clinic standards that are carried into decision-making processes Continually strive to maintain & enhance teaching skills to effectively teach residents and students Comply with current standards for medical record documentation & resident /medical student supervision Expected to meet or exceed established Chronic Disease•Prevention & Utilization Indicators Provide appropriate care for Veterans ranging in age from 18 through the geriatric years•taking into consideration diagnosis & physical•psychosocial•spiritual & cultural needs Demonstrates knowledge•skills and abilities to: conduct comprehensive health assessments determine diagnoses & health care needs & to construct health care plans based on effective therapeutic ability•consultation•patient education & established practice guidelines Demonstrates ability to coordinate patient care through patient management techniques within the assigned PACT & implement the same functionality in PACTs Maintains effectiveness in recognizing emergency/acute situations & intervening in an appropriate & effective manner Documents patients' health care clearly•adequately & accurately as defined by medical records documentation•chronic disease & prevention indicators Signs notes in a timely manner as dictated by Medial Center by-laws or the Primary Care Service Chief VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards EDRP (Authorized): Contact

VHA EDRP

Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov

• for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process Learn more

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:

Authorized 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