Physician (Primary Care)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Erie, PA

387d • $220,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician (Primary Care) position at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to Veterans within a team-based environment. The role involves direct patient care, coordination of medical services, and participation in health promotion and disease prevention activities. The physician will work closely with an expanded healthcare team to manage a panel of approximately 900-1000 patients, ensuring high-quality care and support for Veterans' health needs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an approved medical school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state or territory.
• Completion of residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a primary care setting.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty.
• Familiarity with the VA healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care full time as part of the Primary Care Team (PACT).
• Oversees and coordinates medical care for a population of Veterans in a group practice setting.
• Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients using CVT technology and/or face-to-face visits.
• Provides ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients and screens them for further care needs.
• Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice and orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests and x-rays.
• Initiates, responds to, and expedites requests for consultations, special tests, and studies.
• Educates and counsels patients and families on preventive care, medical conditions, and prescribed treatments.
• Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and completes peer review evaluations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $220,000 to $300,000 per year.
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed