Primary Care Physician

Department of Veterans Affairs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed salary increases

CME: $1,000/year

Malpractice coverage under Federal Tort Claims Act

26 days paid vacation

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Primary Care Physician for their Oceanside Community Based Outpatient Clinic. The role includes providing primary care services in a team-based environment, managing chronic diseases, and serving a panel of patients.

Ideal candidates must be U.S. citizens with an unrestricted medical license and relevant residency training. The position offers a competitive compensation package of $240,000 - $300,000, along with numerous benefits including paid vacation, retirement plans, and the opportunity for education loan repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess an unrestricted U.S. Medical License.
• Completion of an ACGME or AOA residency in Internal or Family Medicine is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and consult for non-surgical adult patients.
• Collaborate with mid-level providers and other specialties.
• Manage a panel of no more than 1,260 patients with chronic diseases.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Unrestricted U.S. Medical License

Experience in Internal or Family Medicine

Education

Completion of ACGME or AOA accredited residency

Job description

The San Diego VA Healthcare System is looking to add a Primary Care Physician to our team in our Oceanside Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

The CBOC operates under a Patient Aligned Care Team Model. Together with his or her team, comprised of a PCP, RN, LVN, and an administrator, the PCP cares for a panel of no more than 1,260 patients. The PCP provides primary care services in a team-based setting, including chronic disease management and preventive health. Common diagnoses encountered include diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain.

The physician evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and provides consultation for non-surgical adult patients of all ages, without life-threatening complications and with a wide variety of diseases, injuries, and disorders. He or she assesses, stabilizes, and determines disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services. The physician may collaborate with or oversee mid-level providers such as nurse practitioners and works collaboratively with other specialties (and subspecialties) in and outside the VA system to manage or co-manage patients’ health. Select mental health and subspecialty services are available on-site. Other mental health, medical and surgical subspecialties services are available through consult to the San Diego VA Health Care System or to the community.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm excluding Federal Government holidays. No mandatory call!

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Unrestricted U.S. Medical License
• Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited residency in Internal or Family Medicine.

We Offer

• $240,000 - $300,000 compensation package based on training, experience, and local labor market
• Guaranteed salary increases
• CME: $1,000/year
• Malpractice: VHA physicians are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act
• No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, or restrictive covenants
• 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time; 11 paid federal holidays
• Federal Retirement Pension and separate 401(k) with 5% agency match
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Nationwide Mobility - Relocate without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000

Selected candidates may be eligible to apply for education loan repayment assistance through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 over 5 years. Participation is based on funds availability.

To explore this Primary Care Provider opportunity further, please forward a copy of your Curriculum Vitae to Michael McClafferty at [e-mail] or call/text [phone].