What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician (Primary Care) position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System's Primary Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Primary Care). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.
Duties :
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) & 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.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards .
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : Authorized
Pay : Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off : 50-55 days of paid time off 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 and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Duties include, but are not limited to :
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 :
- Citizenship : Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Education : Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must
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Salary : $1,000 - $200,000
