Primary Care Physician - (Incentives & EDRP Authorized)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Myrtle Beach, SC, is recruiting a physician to provide primary care and specialty services at the outpatient clinic. This open-continuous announcement remains active until filled, with monthly referral cut-offs and potential incentives including relocation and EDRP eligibility.

Monday–Friday schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. Applicants must be fully licensed in the U.S., have completed approved residency, and be board-certified or

Qualifications

• Must be a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Residency training approved by ACGME/AOA or equivalent.
• Board certification preferred for faculty status in some roles.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• English language proficiency required for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document history and physical examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage the primary care panel.
• Prescribe medications and order tests as appropriate.
• Educate patients and coordinate care with specialties.
• Adhere to VA policies and participate in ongoing professional development.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or DO

Residency training completed

Board certification (preferred)

Current full and unrestricted medical license

English proficiency

Job description

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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
• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• 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 - 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
• Preferred Experience and/or Certification: Veterans Affairs - primary care - and board-certified
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
• However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties

• This position is located in Myrtle Beach - South Carolina
• The VA outpatient clinic offers primary care and specialty health services - including mental health services - dermatology - gynecology - vision care (ophthalmology) - podiatry - and more
• We offer convenient - on-site parking and work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to attend medical appointments
• Here at the VA - we don't treat patients - we serve our nations Veterans
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VHA Physician Total Rewards Telework: Ad-Hoc
• As per agency guidance
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for well-qualified applicants
• EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - 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 complete - review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Duties include but are not limited to the following: Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits
• Evaluates - consults - develops diagnosis - and manages the primary care panel of patients assigned
• Enters progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner
• Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans
• Orders diagnostic tests - medications - laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient
• Provides timely follow-up on results and patient inquiries - including and not limited to completion of view alerts - secure messages and other patient communications
• Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols
• Prescribes medications according to approved formulary - and in accordance with Federal and State Law
• Educates patients concerning medical conditions and recommended treatments
• (Specific topics include but are not limited to nutritional counseling - need for smoking cessation - need for periodic immunizations and health screening tests - acute and chronic disease management and other preventive health measures)
• Consults other specialties as appropriate - according to service agreements
• Care of female patients may be required as part of ongoing duties both on an ad hoc basis and possibly as a Women's Health Designated Provider
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.