U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
PHYSICIAN-PRIMARY CARE
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs This position is open as an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2025. Duties
Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits. Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages the primary care panel of patients assigned. Enters progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner. Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans. Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient. Provides timely follow-up on results and patient inquiries, including completion of view alerts, secure messages and other patient communications. Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols. Prescribes medications according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law. Educates patients concerning medical conditions and recommended treatments, including nutritional counseling, smoking cessation, immunizations, health screening tests, and preventive health measures. Consults other specialties as appropriate, according to service agreements. Care of female patients may be required as part of ongoing duties, including potential Women\'s Health responsibilities. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Former participants may be ineligible to apply for incentive. Program approvals and awards are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. You must meet eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Work Schedule & Benefits
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, holidays, and CME leave). Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with employee contributions. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/long-term care and other programs. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory. CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification). Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Subject to change based on agency needs. Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed when required by VA policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal will result in denial of employment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants may need to complete online onboarding; acceptable identification documents are required. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel. Qualifications: To qualify, you must meet basic and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants may be referred and tentatively selected before all requirements are met if applicable. Residency details and licensure requirements are specified within the announcement. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship; MD or equivalent degree; current, full and unrestricted medical license; residency training in an approved program leading to board eligibility; and other qualifications as specified by VA policy. Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school; ECFMG verification for foreign graduates if applicable. Note: Some details may be defined by VA Qualification Standards. This description preserves the original content while organizing into structured sections with allowed tags.
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Join to apply for the
PHYSICIAN-PRIMARY CARE
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs This position is open as an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2025. Duties
Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits. Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages the primary care panel of patients assigned. Enters progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner. Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans. Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient. Provides timely follow-up on results and patient inquiries, including completion of view alerts, secure messages and other patient communications. Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols. Prescribes medications according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law. Educates patients concerning medical conditions and recommended treatments, including nutritional counseling, smoking cessation, immunizations, health screening tests, and preventive health measures. Consults other specialties as appropriate, according to service agreements. Care of female patients may be required as part of ongoing duties, including potential Women\'s Health responsibilities. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Former participants may be ineligible to apply for incentive. Program approvals and awards are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. You must meet eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Work Schedule & Benefits
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, holidays, and CME leave). Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with employee contributions. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/long-term care and other programs. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory. CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification). Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Subject to change based on agency needs. Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed when required by VA policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal will result in denial of employment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants may need to complete online onboarding; acceptable identification documents are required. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel. Qualifications: To qualify, you must meet basic and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants may be referred and tentatively selected before all requirements are met if applicable. Residency details and licensure requirements are specified within the announcement. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship; MD or equivalent degree; current, full and unrestricted medical license; residency training in an approved program leading to board eligibility; and other qualifications as specified by VA policy. Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school; ECFMG verification for foreign graduates if applicable. Note: Some details may be defined by VA Qualification Standards. This description preserves the original content while organizing into structured sections with allowed tags.
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