PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN (Rolla)

Veterans Health Administration • Rolla, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Primary Care Physician in Rolla to provide compassionate whole-health care to Veterans. The role involves examining and speaking with patients to diagnose medical conditions, performing procedures within the physician’s credentials, documenting treatment, coordinating care with other physicians and hospital staff, and promoting health education. Depending on seniority, the physician may also plan departmental workload and staffing.

The position requires a medical degree, an unrestricted U.S. medical license, and completion of qualifying residency training. Board eligibility in Family Practice or Internal Medicine is required; board certification is preferred. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position includes a pre-employment physical and specified physical and visual requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an approved school.
• 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 accepted equivalent training and independent-practice pathway.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Board eligibility in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
• Meet the stated physical and vision requirements, including lifting 15–44 pounds, pushing, reaching above shoulder level, using fingers and both hands, walking and standing, and kneeling.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and, if selected, required screening and onboarding procedures.
• Comply with the seasonal influenza vaccination program requirement.
• Meet applicable background/security, identification, and Selective Service requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Examine and speak with patients to diagnose their medical conditions.
• Carry out procedures for which the physician is appropriately credentialed.
• Document treatment in medical records for legal purposes and to inform other health care professionals.
• Work with physicians in the same department and other specialties as part of a team.
• Coordinate with medical and non-medical hospital staff to support quality treatment.
• Promote health education.
• At more senior levels, plan departmental workload and staffing.

Benefits

• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k), with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance, with many programs available to carry into retirement.
• Possible reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for CME for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• Education Debt Reduction Program is authorized, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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