Physician - PACT - Primary Care (Martinez)

Veterans Health Administration • Martinez, CA

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About The Position

The Primary Care Provider is a practicing physician responsible for the overall management of patients enrolled for healthcare services provided by 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. Computer skills are essential because NCHCS is fully computerized for note documentation, order entry, and consultation requests.

The position is administratively and clinically responsible to the Clinic Lead provider (Supervisor). The Approving Official is the Chief, Primary Care Services. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The announcement remains open until December 29, 2026, with an initial application referral cut-off of November 5, 2026, and subsequent cut-offs every two weeks.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, regular salary increases, paid leave and holidays, federal retirement benefits, insurance programs, and potential education debt reduction and CME reimbursement. A recruitment incentive is authorized. There is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved medical school.
• Current, full, 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 eligibility for board certification, or qualifying alternative training and independent practice experience described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and complete TB testing and immunization evaluations.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must undergo a background/security investigation and, if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, pre-employment urinalysis; the position is also subject to random drug testing after appointment.
• Must meet the physical standards of the position, including lifting 15–44 pounds; pushing for approximately two hours; reaching above shoulder level; using fingers and both hands; walking and standing for 3–5 hours; and kneeling.
• Must have rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades. Hearing aids are permitted.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and all application requirements specified in the announcement.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.

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 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.
• Provide patients with a list of current medications 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 their families as necessary.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with clinic operations.

Benefits

• Authorized recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus).
• Potential Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to program approval, eligibility, and terms.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day 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 can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year 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.

What This Job Offers

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