Primary Care Opportunity - La Junta, CO

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • La Junta, CO

268d • $200,000 - $243,000

About The Position

The VA's Eastern Colorado Health Care System, La Junta VA Clinic in La Junta, CO, is seeking full-time board certified/board eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physicians with three or more years' of experience to join our Primary Care Health Team. The primary care provider will function as a highly skilled, independent care provider in the management of patients and will be part of an interdisciplinary care team with access to state-of-the-art medicine and some of the most advanced medical technologies available. The Health Care Clinic operates under a PACT Model (Patient Aligned Care Team). Together with his or her team, comprised of a PCP, RN, LPN, and a Medical Support Assistant, the PCP cares for a panel of approximately 450 patients. The PACT provides comprehensive care for our Veteran population, including the diagnoses, care, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. Common diagnoses encountered include diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain. Position is Monday thru Friday, no weekends, and no holidays.

Requirements

• Must be U.S. Citizen (Non-Citizen May Be Considered IAW VA Policy)
• Must have current, active & unencumbered US State Medical License (any State)
• Must be FM/IM BC
• Three or more years of experience in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Function as a highly skilled, independent care provider in the management of patients.
• Be part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Care for a panel of approximately 450 patients.
• Provide comprehensive care for the Veteran population.
• Diagnose, care for, and treat both acute and chronic conditions.

Benefits

• Expected annual salary range of $200,000 to $243,000.
• Biennial longevity pay increases.
• Annual performance pay bonus up to $15,000.00 or 7.5% (whichever is less).
• 26 days of vacation with pay.
• 13 days sick leave.
• 11 federal holidays observed.
• CME Health-Dental-Vision-Life Insurance with premiums partially offset or paid by the government.
• Retirement Plans includes Federal Employee Retirement System (DB) and Thrift Savings Plan (DC) with 5% matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed