Physician - PACT - Primary Care (Redding)

Veterans Health Administration•Redding, CA

About The Position

The Primary Care Provider is a practicing physician responsible for the overall management of patients enrolled for healthcare services through the Northern California VA Health Care System (NCHCS), as well as administrative tasks associated with clinic operations. The physician works in a team setting with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff to provide patient care. The work schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Computer skills are essential because NCHCS uses electronic systems for documentation, orders, and consultation requests. The incumbent is administratively and clinically responsible to the Clinic Lead Provider (Supervisor); the Approving Official is the Chief, Primary Care Services. The position may include serving as a preceptor for residents in the clinic setting as assigned by NCHCS. The announcement remains open until January 5, 2027. The initial application referral cut-off is November 12, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Later eligible applications may be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates considered as vacancies arise.

Requirements

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 applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including background/security investigation, physical evaluation, TB testing and immunization evaluation, and drug testing when applicable.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification and required application documents.
Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Must meet the physical standards for the position, including lifting 15–44 pounds, pushing for approximately two hours, reaching above the shoulder, using fingers and both hands, walking and standing for 3–5 hours, kneeling, rapid mental and muscular coordination, depth perception, and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades. A hearing aid is permitted.

Nice To Haves

Board certified or board eligible in internal medicine or family medicine.
Physician experience in primary care, internal medicine, or family medicine.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for an assigned panel of outpatients.
Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinic.
Perform patient histories and physical examinations.
Document, at a minimum, history, physical examination findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan, and patient disposition.
Ensure patients are appropriately closed out, with disposition clearly indicating next steps in care.
Ensure each patient receives a current medication list and an appointment list at close-out.
Perform office procedures within approved privileges.
Prescribe medications as appropriate.
Order routine laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results.
Communicate test results to patients.
Initiate and expedite requests for consultations and special tests.
Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization.
Serve as a preceptor for residents in the clinic setting when assigned by NCHCS.
Provide education to patients and families as necessary.
Perform administrative tasks associated with clinic operations.

Benefits

Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) authorized.
May be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, with awards up to $200,000 subject to program review and eligibility requirements.
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 with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with VA contributions up to 5%.
Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs can be carried into retirement.
Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
Free liability protection with tail coverage.
No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

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