Family Medicine Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in Myrtle Beac
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Family Medicine Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in Myrtle Beach, SC
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Family Medicine Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in Myrtle Beach, SC
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Outpatient Primary Care Physician Opportunity
The Charleston, SC VA Healthcare System
The Charleston, SC VA Health Care System is seeking multiple full-time Primary Care physicians for the following locations:
- Myrtle Beach, SC- 4 openings
- Goose Creek, SC- 2 openings
- North Charleston, SC- 3 openings
- Beaufort, SC- 2 openings
- Savannah, GA- 3 openings
- Hinesville, GA- 2 openings
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform and record history and physical examinations, and document data from clinic visits.
- Evaluate, consult, develop diagnoses, and manage the primary care panel of assigned patients.
- Enter progress notes in the electronic medical record and complete workload documentation promptly.
- Provide medical care for acute and chronic conditions, including preventive care for veterans.
- Order diagnostic tests, medications, and laboratory tests relevant to each patient.
- Follow up on results and patient inquiries via view alerts, secure messages, and other communication channels.
- Develop treatment plans based on accepted protocols.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with formulary and legal regulations.
- Educate patients on medical conditions and treatments, including nutrition, smoking cessation, immunizations, screenings, and disease management.
- Consult with specialists as needed.
- Provide care for female patients as part of duties, possibly as a Women’s Health Designated Provider.
Preferred Experience: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and/or Family Medicine.
Key Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be Board Certified or Eligible.
- Must hold a full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state.
Paid Time Off:
- 26 days paid annual leave (vacation/personal)
- 13 days paid sick leave annually, unlimited accumulation
- 11 paid Federal holidays
- 5 days paid leave for CME attendance
Insurance:
- Health Insurance: Multiple plans available with VA contribution; lifetime options.
- Dental & Vision: Comprehensive plans with partial VA contribution.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dental, and vision expenses.
- Term life, family, and additional coverage options, with cost sharing.
- Long-term care insurance options.
Federal Retirement Plan:
- Covered by FERS: Social Security, pension, and TSP (similar to 401K).
- Automatic 1% contribution plus up to 4% matching.
- Retirement benefits in addition to military pensions for veterans.
- Health care coverage for retired personnel.
- Disability Retirement eligibility after 5 years of service.
Community, Facility, and Organization: Charleston offers historic charm, beaches, entertainment, and cuisine. Myrtle Beach features 60 miles of beaches, attractions, golf courses, and vibrant entertainment options, ideal for families and leisure.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Health Care Provider
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Non-profit Organizations
- Government Administration