Primary Care Physician-Fee Basis

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Sebring (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice liability protection

Flexibility in work schedule

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Fee Basis Physician for Primary Care in Sebring, Florida. The physician will be responsible for providing care to Veterans, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, and ensuring compliance with VHA policies. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine degree, active licensure, and the ability to communicate effectively. A flexible schedule is required, with compensation based on a maximum of $100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent required.
• Current, full unrestricted license to practice medicine required.
• Residency training in Family or Internal Medicine required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to assigned Veterans.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and document care.
• Maintain current licensure and complete required training.

Job description

Summary

Note: The utilization of Fee Basis appointments is centered on the service needs rather than a specified tour of duty. The Sebring Community Based Outpatient Clinic is seeking a Fee Basis Physician in Primary Care. The candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive patient histories – examinations – diagnoses – and treatments of medical conditions.

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 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, Commonwealth of the United States, or 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 (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) leading to eligibility for board certification.
• 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 (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged.
• 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.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
• Physical requirements: Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019.
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health.
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs, carrying objects up to 15 lbs, frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands, and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking and standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing, and ability to hear whisper.
• The incumbent must be physically, emotionally, and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled.
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• VHA Physician Total Rewards.
• Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Because short‑notice ad‑hoc fee‑basis work is as‑needed at times, the ideal physician must be adaptable and ready to perform clinical duties that may arise on short notice.
• Provide comprehensive primary care to assigned or walk‑in Veterans in accordance with PACT principles.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions for adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform and document histories, physical examinations, and assessments.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate.
• Participate in daily team huddles and care planning when present, acting as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members about patient status and care plans.
• Respond to clinical duties as scheduled or requested – which may include coverage for absences, overflow, or urgent/emergent needs.
• Provide timely assessment and intervention for urgent walk‑in or telehealth patients during scheduled shifts.
• Complete encounters and respond to view alerts in a timely manner, ensuring accurate and prompt documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with VHA policy.
• Complete all required clinical and administrative documentation in accordance with VHA policy.
• Initiate necessary referrals to specialty care, social work, mental health, in‑network or community resources as needed.
• Ensure test results and consults are addressed and communicated to patients in a timely manner based on clinical indication and VHA policy.
• Adhere to VA, federal, and state regulations and policies, including those regarding privacy, infection control, and mandatory reporting.
• Maintain current licensure and complete required training (e.g., BLS/ACLS, TMS modules).
• Educate patients and family members regarding disease processes, medications, and health maintenance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Pay: Based on approved pay rates per task or service.
• Fee‑basis annual salary limitation is $100,000 in a calendar year.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Work schedule: There is no set work schedule.
• Services are rendered as needed and agreed with the facility.