Primary Care Physician (Regular Ft)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to serving veterans. This role offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and a robust benefits package including federal health insurance and retirement plans. As a physician, you will provide essential care to veterans, ensuring their health and well-being. With a focus on professional development, you may also benefit from CME reimbursements and liability protection. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Paid Time Off (50-55 days/year)

Federal health, vision, and dental insurance

Federal pension and 401K contributions

Free liability protection with tail coverage

CME reimbursement up to $1,000/year

Qualifications

• Must have a full, unrestricted license in the US.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical duties as a physician in a VA facility.
• Provide patient care and maintain medical records.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)

Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Job description

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), and 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 are ineligible to apply.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact David Billingsley at [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator, for questions/assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days for CME)
• Retirement: Federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long-term care (many can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• CME: Possible $1,000/year reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting

Responsibilities

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the basic requirements and any additional listed in the job announcement. Pending training or license completion applicants may be tentatively selected but not hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who met initial appointment standards are deemed qualified.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible)
• Degree of MD or equivalent from an approved school
• Current, full, unrestricted license in the US
• Residency training approved by VA, ACGME, AOA, or equivalent
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Additional Requirements:

Preferred: Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Reference:

More info at https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements

See VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Chapter 2, paragraph 7, and VA Handbook 5019. Applicants must be physically and mentally capable of performing duties, including sitting, standing (up to 2 hours), walking (up to 2 hours), bending, and reaching.