Physician (Primary Care)

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

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP

Sign-on bonus

Total Rewards

Paid time off

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Primary Care Staff Physician at the Ocala VA Outpatient Clinic to deliver comprehensive medical care to a dedicated panel of Veterans.

You will conduct thorough physical examinations, manage chronic conditions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a VA setting that supports education debt reduction and professional development.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or equivalent per VA policy.
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S. or territory.
• Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty.
• Board-eligible or board-certified preferred for Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to a Veteran patient panel.
• Perform comprehensive physical exams and patient assessments.
• Document care and orders in the CPRS and coordinate follow-up.
• Triage outpatient needs and manage referrals to specialists.

Skills

Board Certification (preferred)

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Summary

The North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System is excited to announce an opening for a Primary Care Staff Physician at the Ocala VA Outpatient Clinic to provide comprehensive medical services for a dedicated panel of 1 -200+ veterans. The Physician reports directly to the clinic Chief Medical Officer. This is a unique opportunity to provide exceptional care to Veterans - work alongside passionate professionals - and make a real difference in the lives of those who have served our country.

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 Certified Internal Medicine or Family medicine preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• 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
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at [e-mail] for questions/assistance
• 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 The Provider will be expected to perform a full range of duties to include but not limited to: Clinical Examinations: Perform thorough physical exams and assessments based on official performance measure guidelines
• Procedures & Documentation: Execute standard medical procedures and document all clinical notes accurately using the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
• Outpatient Triage: Screen outpatients to evaluate symptoms and determine the necessity for follow-up or escalated care
• Diagnostic & Consultation Services: Order diagnostic tests - schedule special studies or consults - and expedite requests for specialist consultations
• Health Promotion: Lead and support disease prevention - wellness education - and general health promotion activities
• Collaborative Duties: Perform additional clinical and administrative tasks as needed to support clinic operations
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs.)