Physician (Primary Care)- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

Job description

Summary

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 09/03/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (open continuous announcement). A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

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 allopathic 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

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed

OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States

OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences

Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged

rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision

Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs

In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Internal or Family medicine - history and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning - independent care delivery for chronic - acute/same day medical needs such as diabetes - hypertension - hyperlipidemia - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - mental health disorders - etc

Must have a DEA

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

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The Physicians (MD/DO) in Primary Care (PACT) is accountable for adhering to established policies and standards of care/standards of practice in evaluating - tracking - and following up on patient care

The MD/DO works in collaboration with heath care professionals to provide longitudinal case management of the PCP's entire PACT panel with independent care delivery for acute/same day needs - or when otherwise requested by the PCP

Provide independent care delivery for chronic - acute/same day medical needs

The type of care is served to the Veteran population - with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes - hypertension - hyperlipidemia - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - mental health disorders - etc

A part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing - prescribe medications - consult with specialty service - and utilize computerized/electronic medical records

Major function of the position includes Health risk Assessment - goal setting for prevention - and chronic diseases management

A major focus is in preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients - improve coordination of care - decrease clinic waits or delays - and appropriate use of resources

Provide direct patient care to include - but are not limited to: history and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning - clinical reminder completion as applicable

Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care - which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare

Oversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager - MyHealtheVet - and encounter completion

Proficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect) - and Comprehensive Women's Health care

Document all medical information in an electronic medical record

Perform medication reconciliation

Other duties as assigned

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date

Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M. - with an occasional Saturday clinic or a weekday extended hour clinic

however - subject to change - depending on the needs of the service/medical center.

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Worksite address

tyler, TX, 75701, US

Who can apply

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