Physician - Section Chief Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Paid Time Off

Federal pension and 401K

Tail coverage (malpractice)

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Physician - Section Chief for Primary Care at the Victorville Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

This open continuous vacancy supports leadership in clinical care delivery with opportunities for advancement and education loan repayment (EDRP). Qualified candidates will have Board certification or eligibility, a MD/DO degree, and a full US medical license.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required; non-citizens only if VA policy allows.
• MD or equivalent degree in allopathic/osteopathic medicine from approved school
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in a US state or territory
• Residency training leading to board eligibility in an approved core specialty
• Board certification/eligibility preferred for faculty and leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for a panel of outpatients in Primary Care.
• Lead and supervise Primary Care providers to maintain standards and operations.
• Serve as Primary Care liaison to Women’s Health Program and related services.
• Participate in performance improvement, budget planning, and policy implementation.
• Oversee scheduling, privileges, and cross-coverage as needed.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Primary care

Board certified/eligible

VA/federal experience

Education

MD degree

Job description

Summary

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is recruiting for a Physician - Section Chief for Primary Care at the Victorville Community Based Outpatient Clinic. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until the positions are filled or January 19 - 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be November 13 - 2026 - eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals until the positions are filled.

Summary

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is recruiting for a Physician - Section Chief for Primary Care at the Victorville Community Based Outpatient Clinic. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until the positions are filled or January 19 - 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be November 13 - 2026 - eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals until the positions are filled.

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


• Additional Qualifications: Qualified candidates will be board certified/board eligible


• Preferred Experience: Clinical leadership experience > 3 years Primary care experience > 5 years Skilled with Microsoft word - acrobat - excel - database searching VA/Federal experience Experience in women's health and chronic pain management Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/


• Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5019/1 - Part II - Pre-Placement Physical Examination and Evaluation.

Duties

• Discover Loma Linda-a welcoming - scenic community nestled in the Inland Empire and framed by the majestic San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains


• Located just 60 miles east of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County - Loma Linda offers the best of both worlds: convenient access to the dynamic employment - cultural - and recreational opportunities of Los Angeles - Riverside and Orange Counties - along with the comfort and charm of a close-knit community


• With easy access to Interstate 10 - residents are within reach of Southern California's beaches - mountain escapes - and desert destinations


• At the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System - our experienced care teams are committed to serving Veterans - their families - and caregivers with compassion - expertise - and a deep understanding of their unique needs


• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package


• VHA Physician Total Rewards


• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates


• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates


• Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized


• EDRP Authorized: 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


• 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 Major Duties Include - but are not limited to: Position is approximately 70% patient care and 30% Administrative/Supervisory


• Coordinates care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by VALLHCS


• Evaluates and treats acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinic setting


• Perform history and physical exams


• Ensures that patients are appropriately dispositioned that clearly indicates the next steps of care


• Functions as a preceptor for students and residents in the clinic setting as assigned by VALLHCS


• Serves as the Primary Care Liaison to the Designated Women's Health Program


• Leads and supervises operations & medical providers in Primary Care - providing oversight for medical practice standards and provide backup cross-coverage of other operations - services & sections


• Reviews - tracks - and updates Service Agreements Performs office procedures contained within their approved privileges


• Performs any other duties and responsibilities based on the need of the service as determined by the Chief or Primary Care Service


• Participates in activities/committees/boards impacting patient care - Veteran access - staff performance and morale as assigned


• Works with various stakeholders to ensure policies - procedures - performance goals - strategic plans and initiatives are communicated to staff and implemented


• Reviews - interprets - and effectively uses performance reports benchmark data - budget cost/expenditure documents - staffing - and other reports in decision-making


• Quality Improvement - directs the continuous measurement and improvement of the quality - timeliness - and patient satisfaction


• Plans - coordinates - and ensures high quality - timely - patient centered care through utilization of multiple quality measurement tools


• Contributes to the development - maintenance - and enhancement of relations with internal and external entities


• Develops input as requested by the Chief - Primary Care Service to support the annual strategic and budget plan for the service consistent with guidance and goals from the Director’s Office and/or recommends sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide patient care - treatment and services


• Responsible for assuring appropriate action in such matters as promotions - selections - rewards and recognition - training and problem resolution as these actions relate to the service


• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm