Physician - Primary Care

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a physician to provide primary care to veterans. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, assessing patient health, and managing treatments. Candidates must have a medical degree, a valid license, and preferably experience in outpatient settings.

Benefits

Education debt reduction program

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Insurance options

CME reimbursement

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license.
• Preferred: At least 12 months of relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide primary care to veterans.
• Assess health status and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Document care and treatment plans using electronic health records.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Experience in outpatient primary or urgent care

Education

Doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine degree

Completed residency training

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment initiative. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria outlined by VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. The program's approval, including the award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years), is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after reviewing the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to reapply.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional criteria specified in the job announcement. Pending completion of training or licensing requirements does not disqualify applicants, but they cannot be hired until all requirements are fulfilled. Current VA-employed physicians who met the initial appointment requirements under previous standards are considered qualified.

Basic Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA policy.
• Doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine degree from an approved institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical or surgical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training in an accredited program approved by the VA, leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Residents enrolled in accredited programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and are appointed on an intermittent or fee basis.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred: At least 12 months of experience in outpatient primary or urgent care settings or similar clinical experience.
• Physical requirements include frequent movements such as reaching, standing, walking, and lifting, along with physical endurance to perform patient care duties.

Duties

• Lead a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide primary care to veterans.
• Assess physical and psychosocial health status, promote preventive care, and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide comprehensive assessments, including health history, physical exams, and patient education.
• Establish diagnoses, initiate emergency responses, and coordinate referrals and diagnostic evaluations.
• Document care and treatment plans accurately using the electronic health record system (CPRS).
• Respond to diagnostic alerts and patient inquiries promptly, adhering to performance and access standards.
• Follow VA policies on medication management, clinical reminders, and customer service.
• Participate in the VA's total rewards program, including education debt reduction, competitive salary, paid time off, retirement benefits, insurance options, and CME reimbursement.
• This position generally follows a Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.