The Cambridge Veteran's Community Based Out-Patient Clinic is looking for a dedicated PCP

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Details

Posted:

21-Sep-26

Location:

Cambridge, Maryland

Salary:

275K-295K

Salary Details:

Performance Pay:

Up to 15K

Sector:

Health Care System

Additional Information:

2 openings available.

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Experienced

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Physicians:

General

Internal Number:

011

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide care for Veteran patients in a manner which is reflective of excellent clinical judgment, medical knowledge, clinical skills (medical interviewing, physical examination, and procedural skills), humanistic qualities and professionalism.

Outpatient clinic setting in which the primary care physician sees 12-14 patients per day

Personalized, patient-centered approach that takes into consideration the Veteran's goals, diagnoses, and physical, functional, and psychosocial needs.

Initiate and facilitate treatment and transfer in emergency situations

Manages an assigned panel of patients, and helps provide coverage for the needs of other Veterans enrolled for primary care at the clinic

Refer patients as needed to appropriate specialists, health care facilities, and coordinate with home health services.

Document assessments and plan of care for each patient in accordance with standards of care, policies, and procedures.

Become proficient in and engage in Tele-Health to home visits (e.g., VA Video Connect)

Assist with coordinating care received in the community from non-VA healthcare entities

Maintain state licensure, PECOS enrollment, and knowledge of new and current clinical methods

VA Patient-Aligned Care Team (Patient-Centered Medical Home) model with each team having a dedicated Registered Nurse Care Coordinator, Clinical Associate (e.g. LPN), and Administrative Associate (e.g. Clerk).

The clinic also has a Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner, Social Worker, and Mental Health staff to support the care of enrolled Veterans.

Preferred Experience:

At least 2 years of experience solely providing face-to-face general medical and ambulatory outpatient clinic-based primary care to adults

Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Board Certification

Expertise in preventative and primary care health services for women, including, but not limited to cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening, and bone density screening.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:00am to 4:30pm)

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized

Recruitment Incentive:

(Authorized for qualified candidates)

Pay:

Competitive salary (275K-295K), 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

Performance Pay:

Up t 15K annually

Cambridge is a Historic City and the county seat of Dorchester County on Maryland's Eastern Shore, located on the Choptank River near Chesapeake Bay. Cambridge is a compact, walkable community with a maritime atmosphere, waterfront parks, and the Richardson Maritime Museum showcasing 300 years of local boatbuilding heritage. It is also home to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 12 miles south, and is part of the Chesapeake Bay's rich ecological and cultural landscape. With a population of about 13,000, Cambridge blends historic charm with modern amenities, offering boating, tourism, and a strong sense of community. Its motto, "Living, Working, Relaxing...And Loving It," reflects its welcoming character.

"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care."

About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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