Physician (Primary Care)
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is seeking a primary care physician to practice in our Primary Care outpatient clinics to provide comprehensive care to our patients, including basic women's health service, for a panel of adult patients. The incumbent serves as a provider who is highly skilled in the management of a patient's primary care needs or subspecialty evaluation, treatment and referral. The incumbent is responsible for contributing to the achievements of quality care standards, efficiency, process improvement, and patient satisfaction. The incumbent prescribes medications, writes orders for diagnostic testing, and orders consultations to specialty services utilizing computer-keyboarding techniques. Cross coverage and APRN collaboration are required. Weekend inpatient coverage, extended hours, and Saturday clinics are required at infrequent intervals. The physician will provide Tele-Primary Care virtually from their assigned duty station to patients at other John J. Pershing VA Medical Center sites, as patient care needs dictate. The physician functions interdependently with other providers and is responsible for providing quality care, consultation, education and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values and with a commitment to service excellent. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 0800-1630; extended hours/Saturday coverage (rotation) Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
This position involves direct patient care. Exposure to surroundings which involve moderate risks or special precautions. Typically involves long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and positioning of patients, sitting and carrying items such as books, instruments, and other items.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday-Friday, 0800-1630; extended hours/Saturday coverage (rotation) Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
This position involves direct patient care. Exposure to surroundings which involve moderate risks or special precautions. Typically involves long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and positioning of patients, sitting and carrying items such as books, instruments, and other items.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$180,000 to $243,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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