Physician- Primary Care with EDRP

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Generous annual leave

Health insurance benefits

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Physician to provide Women's Health and Primary Care for female Veterans. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, collaborating with health professionals, and ensuring comprehensive care.

This position offers eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program, competitive salary, and a robust benefits package including extensive paid time off and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen; non-citizens can only be hired if no qualified citizens are available.
• Must hold a current full medical license in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Completion of accredited residency training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Women's Health and Primary Care for female Veterans.
• Conduct patient assessments within the Primary Care team.
• Document all patient encounters on the same day.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Experience in Women’s Health

Collaborative work with health professionals

Patient-centered care

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Job description

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. The 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 application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet the basic requirements as set in the job announcement. Completing training or license requirements may allow tentative selection; final hiring requires completion.
• Current VA physicians who met previous qualification standards at initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship; non‑citizens may be appointed only when no qualified citizens can be recruited.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine or equivalent allopathic or osteopathic degree from an approved VA school.
• License: Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training accredited by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, leading to eligibility for board certification. (Alternatively, one or more specified training pathways apply.)
• Residents in accredited programs who would otherwise meet basic requirements may be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs) under specific conditions.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Experience: Women’s Health providers with experience in the WH‑PCP model, team‑based patient‑centered medicine, chronic disease management, and coordinated care across specialties.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform light lifting under 15 pounds, walk, stand, bend, and meet specified vision and hearing requirements.

Duties

• Work collaboratively with other health professionals to achieve patient‑service and medical center goals, promoting the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model and ICARE values.
• Provide comprehensive Women’s Health and Primary Care for female Veterans, including gender‑specific screenings, contraceptive care, STI treatment, menopause management, and evaluation of pelvic and abdominal issues.
• Conduct patient assessment, history, physical examination, and education within the Primary Care team setting.
• Diagnose and initiate treatment for both normal and abnormal findings; order and evaluate diagnostic tests; arrange referrals and consultations.
• Manage medication orders and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Incorporate patient and family into care planning and establish realistic health goals.
• Document all encounters in the electronic comprehensive patient record system (CPRS) the same day.
• Follow performance measure guidelines and meet clinical reminder completion.
• Maintain prescription entry, formulary compliance, and customer‑service standards.
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and optional 5‑day CME absence).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Health/vision/dental/life/long‑term care insurance; federal programs may be carried into retirement.
• Malpractice coverage: free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract or significant moonlighting restrictions.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full‑time board‑certified physicians.

Additional Note

Applications are accepted continuously until December 11, 2026, or until positions are filled. Contact [e-mail] for EDRP questions.