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Primary Care Physician

L5

veterans health administrationAugusta, GA7 days ago

$250,000 to $270,000

Occupations

Physicians, All OtherFamily Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

Industries

Offices of PhysiciansAll Other Outpatient Care CentersOffices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Health Administration in Augusta, Georgia is seeking a dedicated physician to provide comprehensive primary care services to Veterans. Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a supportive medical center environment. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, student loan repayment, and a comprehensive benefits package. Practice InfoOur medical center provides comprehensive primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and spinal cord injury treatment Provide comprehensive primary care services to Veterans within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) environment Shift & Schedule Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and patient education
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to achieve patient care, service, and medical center goals
  • Embrace the PACT model of care while demonstrating VA's ICARE values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence
  • Distinguish between normal and abnormal clinical findings, establish diagnoses, and respond appropriately to emergency health conditions
  • Order and evaluate diagnostic testing and recommend appropriate treatment plans and referrals
  • Initiate referrals and consultations with other clinical services as indicated
  • Initiate, evaluate, and modify medication orders
  • Maintain compliance with VA performance measures, clinical reminders, access and timeliness standards, prescription requirements, National VA Formulary guidelines, and customer service expectations
  • CompensationCompetitive compensation, annual performance bonuses, and regular salary increases
  • Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on bonus authorized
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Student loan repayment assistance authorized (Maximum award: Up to $200,000)$250,000 to $270,000 salary range
Benefits
Paid Time Off: Approximately 50-55 days annually, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and potential five-day paid absence for continuing medical education (CME) Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), with up to 5% VA contributions Federal health, vision, and dental insurance Federal life insurance Long-term care insurance options Insurance programs that may continue into retirement Free malpractice liability protection, including tail coverage Potential $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians
Qualifications:
  • One full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
  • Must meet applicable VA qualification, credentialing, and privileging requirements
  • Additional board certification and specialty requirements are subject to the specific position announcement
  • Former EDRP participants are not eligible to reapply for the Education Debt Reduction Program
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$250,000 to $270,000

Location

Augusta, GA

Occupation

Physicians, All Other

Industry

Offices of Physicians

Posted

7 days ago

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