Physician - Home Based Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Physician for its Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program. The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is a 200-bed tertiary-care facility serving Veterans throughout the Upper Midwest and a major teaching affiliate of the University of Minnesota. The Physician provides primary care to a panel of patients, including in-person home visits, and performs regular PACT management responsibilities. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to Veterans in their homes and may include opportunities to work with medical trainees. Other duties may be assigned.

The position typically follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule, with weekends covered on a rotation basis. The position is in the federal Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. No Physician Employment Contract is required, and there is no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an approved 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 alternate training and independent-practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and required background/security investigation; selected applicants must complete onboarding requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• Submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment to be considered for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in geriatrics, outpatient care, or home care.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and/or Geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a panel of patients, including in-person home visits.
• Perform regular PACT management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to Veterans in their homes.
• Work with medical trainees when opportunities arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program may provide up to $200,000 in student loan repayment, subject to eligibility and program approval.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, paid Federal holidays, and potentially five days of paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting, and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• 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 full-time employees with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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