Lead Primary Care Physician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Hibbing, MN, is seeking a Full-Time Lead Physician to provide primary care within the VA Minneapolis health system.

The role emphasizes administrative leadership, coordination with nursing and pharmacy, and a patient-centered approach across Hibbing and Ely communities. The successful candidate will typically hold board certification or eligibility in Internal/Family Medicine, possess a current U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible under VA policy.
• MD or DO from a school approved by VA for the year of graduation.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency in an approved core specialty leading to board eligibility.
• VA allowances for residencies or equivalent training accepted for faculty/PRP roles.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Operate within the Whole Health System of care.
• Lead primary care services for Veterans in Hibbing and Ely.
• Collaborate with nursing and in-clinic pharmacist teams.
• Oversee disease management initiatives (CHF, COPD, DM) and mental health integration.
• Participate in scheduling, patient panel management, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Board certification / eligibility

Administrative experience

Clinical experience

Medical license

English proficiency

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

VA-accepted residency in core specialty

Tools

VHA PCMM software

Job description

Summary

The Hibbing Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) has an opening for a Full-Time Lead Physician. CBOCs within the Minneapolis VA Health Care System provide care to Veterans near their hometown and serve over 50 -000 Veterans throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

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
• Preferred Experience: Board certification or Board Eligibility in Internal/Family Medicine
• 2-3 years clinical experience
• Administrative and supervisory experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• Seeking a Family Practice or Internal Medicine trained Primary Care provider with administrative and supervisory experience for a position as Medical Lead is sought for a VA clinic in Hibbing and Ely - Minnesota part of the Minneapolis - MN VA health care system
• Our facilities include an updated fully equipped medical clinic with a lab - x- ray and telemedicine capabilities
• Our physicians serve the primary care health needs of Hibbing and Ely rural areas using a team approach with nursing and onsite clinical pharmacist
• Mental Health services within the clinic help to provide comprehensive care to the Veterans served in this VA Community Clinic
• Take time with your patients
• Visits for established patients are 30 minutes and for new patients 60 minutes Providers will perform outpatient duties and management of scheduled and unscheduled patients
• An assigned panel of patients is determined by the VHA PCMM software package which is specific to their practice and setting
• Focus on care include the chronic disease initiative areas of CHF - COPD and DM - mental health collaboration in the PC setting - MOVE program focusing on weight loss - diet and activity as well as health promotion/disease management
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Approved for highly qualified applicants
• 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday.