Physician (Regular Ft) - Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration • Clayton, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician delivers primary care to patients enrolled in the Durham Health Care System (HCS), managing scheduled and unscheduled patients in an outpatient clinic. The physician functions in both clinical and administrative roles in accordance with Durham VA HCS guidelines and policies.

The role focuses on independent clinical evaluation of Veterans, prevention, and patient self-management. Comprehensive care is provided to male and female Veterans through face-to-face and virtual modalities, including telephone, video, and secure messaging. The physician evaluates and manages clinical concerns, requests referrals when needed, and works with Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) and other health care staff to provide timely, coordinated care. Primary care providers typically manage an assigned patient panel. Alternative or collateral duties may include special projects, coverage for colleagues, required training, and clinical education as needed.

The regular work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is full-time. VA compensation and benefits include competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, regular salary increases, paid time off, federal retirement and insurance programs, possible CME reimbursement, and free liability protection with tail coverage. The position has no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Eligible physicians may apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program requirements and approval.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or 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 another qualifying training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• U.S. citizenship, except where non-citizens may be appointed under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and required background/security investigation.
• Submit to required pre-appointment drug testing for testing-designated positions.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete required onboarding and application documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of outpatient primary care experience.
• Completion of residency in internal medicine or family medicine.
• Board certification for eligibility for the possible CME reimbursement described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate Veterans, with a focus on prevention and patient self-management.
• Provide comprehensive primary care to male and female Veterans in outpatient settings through face-to-face and virtual care modalities.
• Promote, direct, evaluate, and manage clinical concerns identified during patient evaluations.
• Request referrals when consult services are needed.
• Function as a member of or support a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), collaborating with clinical and administrative staff to provide timely, quality, coordinated care.
• Use and promote approved standards of care, procedures, methods, techniques, safety precautions, and protocols.
• Collaborate with other health care staff and resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Keep current with trends, skills, procedures, and protocols relevant to the specialty.
• Manage an assigned patient panel.
• Provide coverage for colleagues' patients.
• Complete assigned training and participate in clinical education as needed.
• Participate in special projects or other strategic initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• 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) contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible CME reimbursement of $1,000 per year, subject to stated eligibility conditions.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan reimbursement, for eligible applicants and subject to application, review, and approval.

What This Job Offers

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