U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Primary Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Lawton, Oklahoma, United States, 73505
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Physician - Primary Care
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $240,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr
Summary 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.
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
Doctor of Medicine or the equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine
Degree obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion
Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
Residency training completed in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (ACGME, AOA, or alternate US residency with ≥5 years of practice)
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs and who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must have a full license (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis; they are not independent practitioners or privileged, and have a limited scope of practice
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred: Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Physical Requirements: Light lifting (≤15 lb), walking 4‑8 hrs, standing 4‑8 hrs, near vision correctable at 13‑16″ to Jaeger 1‑4, far vision 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted)
Duties
Manage medical care for a panel of Veterans enrolled in Primary Care
Timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for documentation, workload capture, alert management, and review of Veterans’ current and future medical care needs
Lead the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
Cross‑cover for other medical providers as needed throughout the health care system
Collaborate with PACT members to ensure overall safety and quality of each Veteran’s care
Responsible for performance metrics related to patient quality of care and positive customer service
Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, continuous survey readiness, and committee/work groups
Maintain licensures, certifications, and credentials necessary for privileges at the OKC VAHCS
Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure work relations comply with facility standards and expectations
Benefits
VHA Physician Total Rewards package
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) – Learn more
EDRP authorized (Former EDRP participants ineligible for incentive)
Contact David Billingsley Jr. (david.billingsleyjr@va.gov) – EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 5 days paid CME absence)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
Federal insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many 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
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) eligible – allows VHA to buy out service contracts for designated rural facilities in exchange for employment (minimum 4 years)
Contact VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager (vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov) for information
Work Schedule: Full‑time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday (or as directed)
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Physician - Primary Care
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $240,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr
Summary 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.
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
Doctor of Medicine or the equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine
Degree obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion
Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
Residency training completed in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (ACGME, AOA, or alternate US residency with ≥5 years of practice)
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs and who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must have a full license (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis; they are not independent practitioners or privileged, and have a limited scope of practice
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred: Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Physical Requirements: Light lifting (≤15 lb), walking 4‑8 hrs, standing 4‑8 hrs, near vision correctable at 13‑16″ to Jaeger 1‑4, far vision 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted)
Duties
Manage medical care for a panel of Veterans enrolled in Primary Care
Timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for documentation, workload capture, alert management, and review of Veterans’ current and future medical care needs
Lead the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
Cross‑cover for other medical providers as needed throughout the health care system
Collaborate with PACT members to ensure overall safety and quality of each Veteran’s care
Responsible for performance metrics related to patient quality of care and positive customer service
Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, continuous survey readiness, and committee/work groups
Maintain licensures, certifications, and credentials necessary for privileges at the OKC VAHCS
Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure work relations comply with facility standards and expectations
Benefits
VHA Physician Total Rewards package
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) – Learn more
EDRP authorized (Former EDRP participants ineligible for incentive)
Contact David Billingsley Jr. (david.billingsleyjr@va.gov) – EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 5 days paid CME absence)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
Federal insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many 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
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) eligible – allows VHA to buy out service contracts for designated rural facilities in exchange for employment (minimum 4 years)
Contact VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager (vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov) for information
Work Schedule: Full‑time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday (or as directed)
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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