Physician (Primary Care)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The Physician provides direct patient care full time and works as a member of an expanded healthcare team - including social workers, dieticians, clinical pharmacists, behavioral health clinicians, and care managers - to oversee and coordinate medical care for a population of Veterans in a group practice setting utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. The team consists of the provider, an RN, an LPN or MA, and a scheduler who together take care of a panel of 900 patients. Mountain Home CBOC is a small clinic with about 2 PACT teams. The practice emphasizes evidence-based medicine, primary and secondary preventative medicine, the use of a computerized medical record system, and continuous quality improvement based on individualized provider data. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical Practice & Patient Care Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients. Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients. Screens outpatients to determine need for further care. Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice. Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and electrocardiograms (EKGs). Reviews need for and orders health promotion and disease prevention activities. Initiates, responds to, and expedites requests for consultations, special tests, and studies. Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Provides age-specific care including knowledge of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to adult and geriatric age groups; assesses and interprets data about the patient's status and identifies age-specific needs to provide appropriate care. Team Collaboration & Access Works as a member of an expanded healthcare team to oversee and coordinate medical care for a population of Veterans in a group practice setting utilizing the PACT model. May occasionally need to work alone but can request assistance from other medical staff, including staff in the Emergency Room or inpatient service at the nearest VA medical center when needed. Health Administration Service (HAS) and nursing staff will usually be provided by the remote clinic location/facility. Administrative Responsibilities Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and some committee meetings, and completes peer review evaluations; time will be provided outside of assigned shifts to complete this work. Keeps the supervisor informed of progress and potentially controversial matters. Physical Requirements The work is mostly sedentary and requires some standing, bending, and carrying light items. Must have the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time to interact with patients and other services. Customer Service Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers - Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff - in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures and handles conflict and problems constructively and appropriately. ADP Security & Data Protection Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. Protects data from unauthorized release, loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and follows applicable regulations regarding access to computerized files and release of access codes as set out in the computer access agreement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.