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Physician (Regular Ft) Primary Care

Ohioacc, Cumberland, Maryland, us, 21504

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Summary Please Note: Due to system updates - this job opportunity announcement will close early on 9/25/25. Applications received by 11:59 pm ET on 9/25/25 will be reviewed and referred to hiring managers - if found eligible and qualified. 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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - 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 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 or fee-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 Proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Experience: Completion of a residency program in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Board Eligible) 2+ years of outpatient primary care experience new residency graduates will be considered Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds - intermittently moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) - intermittently lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care pulling - intermittently pushing - intermittently reaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands required walking - intermittently standing - intermittently kneeling - intermittently and repeated bending. Duties

Cumberland is known as the "Gateway to the West" due to its historical significance as a transportation hub for westward expansion Cumberland is a vibrant - historical - and scenic destination with heritage train rides - centuries of history and culture through our Arts and Entertainment and Main Street districts and historic sites Explore state parks or forest - or test your luck at our casino resort No matter your interest or passion - Cumberland offers an endless amount of adventure Our Cumberland VA Clinic outpatient clinic offers primary care and specialty health services - including mental health services - nutrition counseling - immunizations - laboratory services - and more This position will be located in Primary Care service and will report directly to the Deputy Chief of Primary Care evaluation and treatment of the following body systems: skin - eye - ear - nose - throat - cardiovascular - respiratory - digestive - urologic - reproductive - nervous - endocrine - musculoskeletal and hematology initial and ongoing assessment of patient\'s medical - physical and psychosocial status obtain and document a comprehensive medical and psychological history and physical examination order appropriate diagnostic tests review and interpret laboratory and take appropriate action formulates and record diagnostic impressions refer patients to consultations with specialty clinics provide medical advice to patients - families and community health providers by telephone manage chronic medical problems manage minor acute medical problems document patient care in the electronic health record within the prescribed time limit enter orders into CPRS for medications - consults - testing - etc demonstrates current clinical practice attends Medical Center and community meetings - seminars - conferences other duties as assigned VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: 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 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 Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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: 8:00am-4:30pm - Monday - Friday

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