Physician - Primary Care, Site Medical Director

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal pension + 401K

CME reimbursement

Malpractice protection

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physician – Primary Care, Site Medical Director in Auburn, WA.

The role provides leadership and management of interdisciplinary patient care services within the primary care setting and is located at the VA Puget Sound Auburn Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Responsibilities include supervising clinical operations, guiding population health initiatives, and ensuring compliance with VHA policies.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited school.
• License to practice medicine in the United States.
• Board certification in internal medicine or family practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary patient care within primary care setting.
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients within clinical privileges.
• Supervise staff and manage personnel and clinical operations.
• Engage in population health, quality improvement and CME activities.
• Collaborate with PACT and Extended PACT services to optimize care.

Education

MD or DO (licensure to practice in the U.S.)

Job description

Physician - Primary Care, Site Medical Director

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at VA Puget Sound Auburn Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Auburn, WA in the General Medicine Service. The incumbent will provide management and leadership of interdisciplinary patient care services within the primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: Evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients appropriate to the specialty of Internal Medicine or FamilyPractice, or as specified in their clinical privileges.

Engages in direct and indirect patient contact or performs tasks defined by statute or recognized custom of medical practice within the bounds of state law as defined by the board of professional licensure for internal medicine or family practice, or as specified in their clinical privileges. Acts as supervisor including the handling of administrative tasks, human resources issues, and performance evaluation for their supervisees.

Engages in population health and quality improvement efforts related to care of Veterans within the bounds of state law as defined by the board of professional licensure. Takes part in continuing medical education (as defined by licensure), and quality assurance activities. Follows Medical Staff By-Laws.

Works collaboratively with the Patient Aligned Care Team "triad" consisting of an administrative lead, a nursing lead, and the incumbent as the Primary Care Provider (PCP) lead. This includes shared leadership of clinical operations. Optimizes the clinical environment in their work unit by collaborating with "Extended PACT" services including pharmacy, social work, nutrition, telemedicine, laboratory services, radiology services, and Primary Care Mental Health Integration.

Works collaboratively with non-GMS service lines to facilitate care within the work unit as needed. Leads according to the foundational principles of a highly reliable organization (HRO).

Participates in strategic and operational planning for their work unit; ensure that all staff are following VHA, Facility, and GMS policies and procedures; review staffing and resource utilization; monitor clinical performance measures and veteran satisfaction metrics; review staff satisfaction metrics; and contribute to the governance of the work unit. Supports staff engagement in emergency planning, drills, and emergency communications.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized 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, 8am-430pm

Requirements & Education

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $250000 – $335000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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