Primary Care Physician - Women's Health Focus | VA Ozarks

American Academy of Family Physicians; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 232,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 55 days off annually

Health, life, vision, dental, long‑t​e

Job summary

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Springfield, MO is seeking a full-time Primary Care Physician. Board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with extensive women's health experience is preferred. An active, unrestricted license in any U.S.

state is required. The role focuses on comprehensive care for veterans, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a competitive base salary. Highlights include generous federal benefits, potential loan forgiveness, and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with extensive women's health experience.
• Active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record history and physical examinations and record data from clinic visits.
• Provide medical care for acute and chronic conditions and preventive care for veterans.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with formulary and Federal/State law.
• Order diagnostic tests, medications and laboratory tests as medically relevant.

Skills

Board eligible (Family Medicine or IM)

Women's health experience

Active medical license in US

Job description

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, in Springfield, MO, is seeking a full-time, Primary Care Physician. Ideal candidate would be board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with extensive women's health experience. We are fully committed to providing top quality medical care by serving and honoring America's Veterans.

Candidates must possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State.

Highlights of this opportunity

• Potential starting base salary range: $232K-315K

• Permanent full-time position

• Schedule Monday-Friday 08:00 a.m.-4:30p.m.

• Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits.

• Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans.

• Prescribes medications according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law.

• Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient.

VA offers an exceptional benefits package for physicians, including up to 55 days off annually, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave, malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage, and more. Working for federal employers allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.

Springfield is a beautiful smaller city. There are so many great adventures and fun things to do in and around Springfield. If you love the outdoors then you will love the opportunities to fish, golf, hike, ski, boat, canoe, kayak, camp, bike, cave exploration just to name a few. Springfield is home to the Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals minor league team). There is an aquarium and several museums and botanical gardens. Springfield is also home to the World's largest fork. By being part of the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, you will have time to spend with your family and explore all the amazing things that Springfield has to offer.