Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) – Veteran Outpatient Clinic | Cookeville, TN (Perm)
About The Position
Provide outpatient primary care to veterans at a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Cookeville, Tennessee. The physician will work within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) with dedicated RN, LPN, and MA support and manage a panel of approximately 1,200 patients. The posting describes a manageable workload of 10–12 patients per day, with 80% patient contact and 20% administrative time, including a dedicated weekly half-day administrative block. Recent residency graduates are encouraged to apply. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There are no nights, weekends, or on-call duties.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment or a valid U.S. state or territory license that meets VA contract requirements.
- Unrestricted DEA registration.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to pass VA credentialing requirements and maintain good standing.
- Proficiency with EMR systems and computer navigation.
Nice To Haves
- Recent residency graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Deliver outpatient primary care to veterans.
- Manage a patient panel of approximately 1,200 patients.
- Work as part of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) alongside dedicated RN, LPN, and MA support.
- See approximately 10–12 patients per day.
- Allocate approximately 80% of time to patient contact and 20% to administrative work, including a weekly half-day administrative block.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
