Physician - Primary Care Clinic

Veterans Health Administration • Emporia, VA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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 ineligible to apply. We're seeking a skilled Physician in Primary Care for our Emporia VA Clinic in Emporia, Virginia. The incumbent of this position provides integrated outpatient, accessible health care services with their health care teams who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community. The care is person-centered, team-based, community-aligned, and designed to achieve better health, better care, and lower costs. The incumbent is specifically trained to provide comprehensive primary care services through residency or fellowship training in acute and chronic care settings. The Emporia VA Clinic is one of four community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) a part of the Richmond VA Medical Center, located in Richmond, Virginia. The Emporia VA Clinic is a community-based outpatient clinic located in Emporia, VA. Emporia is an independent city known as Virginia's southern gateway on I-95 with approximately 5700 residents.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic 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.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Must be full-time with board certification for CME reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to a designated panel of patients, including preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.
• Conduct thorough examinations, develop differential diagnosis, and design treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
• Provide counseling and education to patients on health conditions, wellness, and preventive health measures.
• Manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
• Coordinate care with specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records using the designated electronic health record (EHR) system.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)
• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases
• 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)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
• Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract
• No significant restriction on moonlighting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree