Physician -Primary Care Grand Island, NE

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Total Rewards package

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Grand Island, NE, seeks a full-time physician to deliver primary care within the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System. The role emphasizes teamwork with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and ongoing clinical oversight.

The position requires an MD/DO, full licensed status, VA-approved residency, and English proficiency. Eligible for EDRP and comprehensive VA Total Rewards, with no weekend or holiday work in this setup.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• MD/DO degree from a school approved by VA.
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Residency training approved by VA in an accredited core specialty.
• Board eligible/certified in relevant specialty preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care to Veterans at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System.
• Participate in Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) to coordinate care.
• Attend required medical staff, departmental, and committee meetings.
• Supervise or collaborate with APRNs, PAs, and other licensed clinicians as needed.
• Ensure timely documentation and chart reviews per Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Operate within privileges and maintain professional standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Summary

Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.

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 eligible/certified Family Medicine - Internal Medicine and/or Women's Health 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
• This position is also posted as a Physician - Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner - apply to the appropriate posting
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized amount to be determined
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer
• The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) - and 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 are ineligible to apply
• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System(VANWIHCS) seeks a full time Physician at the Grand Island - NE location
• The Grand Island - NE facility provides primary care - specialty health services - mental health care - extended care and rehabilitation - recreation and creative arts therapy - laboratory and pathology services
• This location does not have an urgent or emergency care
• No weekends or holidays
• Duties include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for providing primary care to patients at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System - managing both scheduled and unscheduled outpatient visits
• Integral member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) - coordinating care with nursing - clerical - pharmacy - social work - dietetics - and more
• Participation in daily team huddles and systems redesign projects is required
• May manage a patient panel per the Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines - with panel size determined by PCP FTE - support staff - and room availability - specific to each provider
• Responsible for supervising or collaborating with licensed independent practitioners (e.g. - APRN - PA)
• Expected to provide clinical oversight and participate in peer reviews through periodic chart reviews - as mandated by Medical Staff Bylaws
• Act as a surrogate for absent Primary Care Providers - including the review of CPRS view alerts
• Regularly attend primary care staff - departmental - and medical staff meetings
• Ensure timely documentation of notes and encounter forms per facility policy
• complete administrative work promptly
• Practice within the privileges granted at all times and adhere to Medical Bylaws
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am -4:30pm - no weekends or holidays