Physician-Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration • Springfield, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Primary Care Physician position providing medical care to assigned veterans. The physician evaluates patients, develops diagnoses and treatment plans, manages acute and chronic conditions, and provides appropriate preventive care for male and female veterans. The role includes documenting patient encounters in the computerized medical record and completing workload documentation in a timely manner.

The position is offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The announcement is open and continuous and may remain open until the position is filled; eligible applicants may be referred periodically or as vacancies arise. The work schedule will be discussed during the interview and is expected to be Monday through Friday, either 0800–1630 or 0700–1530.

The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to individual eligibility and program approval. The VA package may include recruitment or relocation incentives for highly qualified candidates, competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, salary increases, paid time off, federal retirement and insurance benefits, CME reimbursement when applicable, and malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. There is no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an accepted alternative pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must meet VA employment conditions, including applicable drug testing, background and security investigation, pre-employment physical evaluation, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Must complete required onboarding and application documentation; males born after 12/31/1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive primary care experience.
• Extensive women's health experience.
• Board certification for eligibility for the possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient histories and physical examinations, and record data from clinic visits.
• Evaluate, consult on, diagnose, and manage an assigned primary care patient panel.
• Enter progress notes in the computerized medical record and complete workload documentation promptly.
• Provide care for acute and chronic medical conditions and appropriate preventive care for male and female veterans.
• Order medically relevant diagnostic tests, medications, and laboratory tests.
• Follow up on results in a timely manner, including completing view alerts.
• Assess patients and develop treatment plans according to accepted protocols.
• Prescribe medications according to the approved formulary and applicable federal and state law.
• Educate patients about medical conditions and recommended treatments, including nutrition, smoking cessation, immunizations, health screening, and other preventive measures.
• Consult other specialties as appropriate and according to service agreements.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan reimbursement, potentially up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and approval.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for eligible full-time board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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