Physician - Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Paid Time Off (50-55 days/year)

Federal pension/retirement

Job summary

Owensboro VA Clinic within the Veterans Health Administration seeks a full-time Physician to join the Primary Care team. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing a panel of patients, with emphasis on comprehensive, patient-centered primary care.

The position supports EDRP student loan repayment eligibility and offers a competitive federal benefits package. Schedule typically 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday, with potential extended hours.

Qualifications

• US citizenship requirement and VA policy adherence.
• MD or equivalent degree in allopathic/osteopathic medicine.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Residency training approved by VA/ACGME or AOA or equivalent.
• Board certification/eligibility considered.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat and manage a panel of patients in primary care.
• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary medical care.
• Supervise mid-levels and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilize Telehealth and maintain electronic medical records.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines and deliver preventive services.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Risk management

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Summary

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.

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: One year of primary care experience preferred
• Women's health experience preferred
• Board certified/eligible
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Position requires a pre-employment evaluation
• See VA Handbook and Directive 5019 for more information.

Duties

• The Owensboro VA Clinic is seeking a full-time Physician to join their Primary Care team! VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Duties include but are not limited: - Diagnose - treat and manage a panel of patients - Provider comprehensive patient-centered primary medical care
• - Identify acute/non-acute - chronic health problems
• - Use principles of risk management to identify system issues which impact patient care
• - Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic tests
• - Adhere to clinical practice guidelines for patient chronic disease
• - Conduct appropriate preventative screens and diagnostic tests
• - Provider appropriate disposition of identified health care problems
• - Participate in Primary Care multidisciplinary activities
• - Inform Veterans to accomplish shared decision making in medical treatment/regimens
• - Demonstrate medical expertise in diagnosing and treating multi-symptomatic patients
• - Adhere to local policies - procedures and directives related to timeliness of documentation and encounters for verification of patient visits - findings - and medical recommendations in the electronic medical record
• - Use Computerized Patient Record System to review and update patient's electronic medical record
• - Maintain view alerts
• - Utilization of Telehealth services
• - Supervise mid-levels
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
• May include extended hours or an occasional Saturday based on patient needs
• Due to the nature of the work - the Physician may occasionally be required to stay later than 4:30 pm - as required
• 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