Physician (Primary Care)- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

EDRP Program

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physician (MD/DO) for Primary Care (PACT) to provide comprehensive patient care within the VA system. The role emphasizes team-based care, chronic disease management, and preventive services, with opportunities for tele-health and comprehensive women's health care.

The position offers competitive pay, potential recruitment/relocation incentives, and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Qualifications

• US citizenship required per VA policy
• MD degree from a school approved by VA
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in a US state/DC
• Residency training approved by ACGME/AOA for board eligibility
• Board certification preferred for faculty status
• Option for residency/transition pathways with appropriate credentials

Responsibilities

• Provide independent patient care for chronic and acute medical needs
• Write orders for diagnostic testing and prescribe medications
• Coordinate with specialty services and use EMR for patient care
• Lead in PACT team-based care delivery and care coordination
• Deliver tele-health services including VA Video Connect to home visits
• Perform medication reconciliation and ensure patient safety
• Manage preventive care and health risk assessments
• Oversee compliance with care standards and documentation

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Medical license (unrestricted)

Job description

Summary

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 09/03/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (open continuous announcement). A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.

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 in Internal or Family medicine - history and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning - independent care delivery for chronic - acute/same day medical needs such as diabetes - hypertension - hyperlipidemia - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - mental health disorders - etc


• Must have a DEA


• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/


• Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package


• VHA Physician Total Rewards


• The Physicians (MD/DO) in Primary Care (PACT) is accountable for adhering to established policies and standards of care/standards of practice in evaluating - tracking - and following up on patient care


• The MD/DO works in collaboration with heath care professionals to provide longitudinal case management of the PCP's entire PACT panel with independent care delivery for acute/same day needs - or when otherwise requested by the PCP


• Provide independent care delivery for chronic - acute/same day medical needs


• The type of care is served to the Veteran population - with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes - hypertension - hyperlipidemia - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - mental health disorders - etc


• A part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing - prescribe medications - consult with specialty service - and utilize computerized/electronic medical records


• Major function of the position includes Health risk Assessment - goal setting for prevention - and chronic diseases management


• A major focus is in preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients - improve coordination of care - decrease clinic waits or delays - and appropriate use of resources


• Provide direct patient care to include - but are not limited to: history and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning - clinical reminder completion as applicable


• Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care - which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare


• Oversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager - MyHealtheVet - and encounter completion


• Proficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect) - and Comprehensive Women's Health care


• Document all medical information in an electronic medical record


• Perform medication reconciliation


• Other duties as assigned


• 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 [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance


• This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program


• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date


• 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 complete review of the EDRP application


• 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 - 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M. - with an occasional Saturday clinic or a weekday extended hour clinic


• however - subject to change - depending on the needs of the service/medical center.