Physician (Supervisor-Primary Care)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 151,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health service agency in Mansfield seeks a qualified physician to provide comprehensive primary care services and lead a Patient Aligned Care Team. The ideal candidate must have a medical degree, a valid state license, and possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. This role offers competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and additional benefits under the Education Debt Reduction Program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off up to 55 days

Retirement benefits

Free liability protection

CME reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have valid full-time state license and unrestricted practice authority.
• Board certification or eligibility for board CME reimbursement.
• Eligibility under VHA policy for EDRP; application must be submitted within four months.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients.
• Perform diagnostics and create treatment plans.
• Lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).
• Monitor team performance against VA standards.
• Deliver outstanding customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO) or equivalent NP/PA credentials

Job description

Eligibility – Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

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. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus) – may be offered to highly qualified candidates.
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance) – may be offered to highly qualified candidates.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) – Learn more.
• Pay – Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off – 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid CME absence).
• Retirement – Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Insurance – Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure – 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME – Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
• Malpracticeb> – Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract – No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients.
• Take history, perform physical examination, order laboratories and diagnostic studies, diagnose and formulate treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within the scope of medicine practice.
• Lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) consisting of physician, RN, LPN, and clerical associate.
• Provide preventive care and coordinate care for the primary care panel.
• Monitor PACT team performance to ensure adherence to VA standards, quality and effectiveness of care, and meeting VA performance measures.
• Deliver outstanding customer service.
• Lead the team in assisting patient advocates and administration to resolve patient concerns and inquiries.
• Exercise medical decision‑making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific patient group.
• Maintain excellent communication skills and relationships with staff, community, and other multidisciplinary team members (social work, pharmacy, mental health, nutrition, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD/DO) or equivalent NP/PA credentials.
• Valid full‑time state license and unrestricted practice authority.
• Board certification or eligibility for board + CME reimbursement.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Eligibility under VHA policy for EDRP; must submit application within four months of appointment.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00‑4:30.