Outpatient Primary care Physician Needed - Outstanding VA Benefits Package - Department of Veteran Affairs

Outpatient Primary Care Opportunity providing care to Veterans In

White City Oregon VA Healthcare System

The White City Oregon VA Healthcare System is looking for an Outpatient Primary Care Physician to treat Veterans in the surrounding area.

Primary Care physicians provide primary care services to established panels, adult through geriatric, Veteran patients and functions as a member of a patient aligned care team (PACT) consisting of an RN Care Manager, a clinical associate (LPN or Health Tech/Medical Assistant), and a clerical associate (Medical Support Assistant). The PACT model provides comprehensive interdisciplinary care in coordination with extended support (e.g. pharmacist, social worker, dietician, psychologist, etc.).

The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Practices as a licensed independent practitioner using:
• face-to-face visits
• telephone visits, and
• video-connect visits (VVC)

Normal Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Board Certification/Eligibility
• Must have full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in ANY U.S. State.

Medical Student Loan Repayment up to $200.000.00

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal)
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation - unused sick leave can be used to extend creditable service time at retirement!
• 11 Federal holidays per year with pay
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available.
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government.
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS basic benefits (pension), 12.7% of your salary is vested in the pension. (Government contributes 8.3% and employee contributes 4.4%) and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Looking for a nice mix of natural beauty, organizational excellence, empowerment, career growth, and to be a part of an organization that delivery world-class service to Veterans? Then look no further than this opportunity as a Primary Care Physician at the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics (VA SORCC) in White City, Oregon!

The VA SORCC also offers a diverse offering of other primary care, mental health services, specialty care, home based primary care, social work, and more. Come be a part of our journey, leading an all-star Primary Care team in support of clinical delivery of the best care anywhere to our nations heroes!

PACIFIC WONDERLAND!

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Rogue Valley, the incumbent will have the opportunity to recreate in the Pacific Wonderland that is Oregon (skiing, boating, fishing, camping, hunting, rafting, hiking, deep sea fishing, trekking, etc.). With the amenities of the city in Medford, a thriving arts & entertainment scene, and a diverse set of industry and higher education offerings for other members of the family, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to promote up from within or relocate to this beautiful area.