U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Primary Care Staff
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
This position is eligible for
the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),
a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Duties VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) seeks an enthusiastic internist with a passion for medical education in Boston, MA. Physicians provide longitudinal care to a panel of medically complex and diverse patients, precept house staff and medical students. Candidates should be experienced with population management, evidence-based guidelines, and adult learning principles.
Teaching is an important part of this practice, and resident clinics are held with residents from Brigham & Women's Hospital, Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center, and Boston Medical Center.
Primary Care physicians manage a complex panel of patients in collaborative teams. Panel sizes are approximately 1250 patients per full-time physician and appointment lengths are 60 minutes for new patients and 30 minutes for all other appointments. Telephone and video care are encouraged. Each physician is assigned a registered nurse, clinical associate, scheduler and also has access to extended team members including behavioral health, clinical pharmacists, dieticians, social workers and peer partners.
Physicians provide general and gender-specific care to adult men and women. Serves as a collaborating physician for nurse practitioner/physician assistants. The VA utilizes a national electronic medical record and is known for delivering high quality, evidence-based care within a culture of continuous improvement. The Primary Care Service at VABHS is leading the VHA's initiative in the Whole Health System of care which includes conventional treatment but also focuses on self-empowerment, self-healing, and self-care.
VABHS offers teaching opportunities for both medical students and medical residents in the inpatient and outpatient arenas. To be considered a preceptor, academic accomplishments will be commensurate with academic appointment at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level at Harvard Medical School or Boston University School of Medicine.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) This position is eligible for the 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.
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support, VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Pay and Benefits Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
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).
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work Schedule Full Time, Days, Schedule to be Determined with Supervisor.
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the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),
a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Duties VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) seeks an enthusiastic internist with a passion for medical education in Boston, MA. Physicians provide longitudinal care to a panel of medically complex and diverse patients, precept house staff and medical students. Candidates should be experienced with population management, evidence-based guidelines, and adult learning principles.
Teaching is an important part of this practice, and resident clinics are held with residents from Brigham & Women's Hospital, Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center, and Boston Medical Center.
Primary Care physicians manage a complex panel of patients in collaborative teams. Panel sizes are approximately 1250 patients per full-time physician and appointment lengths are 60 minutes for new patients and 30 minutes for all other appointments. Telephone and video care are encouraged. Each physician is assigned a registered nurse, clinical associate, scheduler and also has access to extended team members including behavioral health, clinical pharmacists, dieticians, social workers and peer partners.
Physicians provide general and gender-specific care to adult men and women. Serves as a collaborating physician for nurse practitioner/physician assistants. The VA utilizes a national electronic medical record and is known for delivering high quality, evidence-based care within a culture of continuous improvement. The Primary Care Service at VABHS is leading the VHA's initiative in the Whole Health System of care which includes conventional treatment but also focuses on self-empowerment, self-healing, and self-care.
VABHS offers teaching opportunities for both medical students and medical residents in the inpatient and outpatient arenas. To be considered a preceptor, academic accomplishments will be commensurate with academic appointment at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level at Harvard Medical School or Boston University School of Medicine.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) This position is eligible for the 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.
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support, VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Pay and Benefits Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
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).
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work Schedule Full Time, Days, Schedule to be Determined with Supervisor.
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