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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Primary Care Physician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912

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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 $220,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/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

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

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: Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; Committed to team-based - patient-centered care; Passionate about teaching and mentoring; Dedicated to serving Veterans with compassion and excellence

Preferred Requirement (Screen out requirement): At least one year of experience in Primary Care

Physical Requirements: Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position

Pre-placement medical examination is required – along with a drug screening

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Duties

Why Work at the VA? Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a strong salary – federal retirement plan – comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance – and generous paid time off, including all federal holidays

Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for up to $10,000 per year in student loan repayment and other education benefits

Job Security: As part of the federal government, the VA offers unmatched job stability and security

Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training, career advancement, and leadership opportunities within the nation's largest integrated healthcare system

Work-Life Balance: Predictable weekday schedule with no weekend or overnight shifts – no call – and generous leave allowances

Rewarding Mission: Make a difference by providing care to our nation's Veterans, their spouses and survivors

Position Highlights & Responsibilities: Comprehensive Primary Care – Diagnose and treat a broad range of acute and chronic conditions – conduct physical exams – order and interpret diagnostic tests – and develop patient management plans

Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) including an RN care manager, LPN, clinical pharmacist, psychologists, and social workers to deliver coordinated wrap-around care

Education & Mentorship: Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and other learners – fostering the next generation of clinicians

Integrated Support Services: Work in a system that provides seamless access to social work, travel assistance, housing, and pharmacy services—without pre-authorizations or multiple formularies

Small-Clinic Feel – Large-System Resources: Choose to work at the main facility with a large academic-centered feel – or one of our small community clinics

Either way, enjoy the collegiality and patient-centered focus of a small clinic backed by the resources and stability of the VA's comprehensive healthcare network

Documentation & Compliance: Utilize an interoperable electronic health record (EHR) that connects seamlessly with the Department of Defense and other federal partners – enhanced with advanced technology, including AI tools, to support high-quality, efficient day-to-day patient care and enable robust population-level health analysis

Shape Your Role to Fit Your Interests: At the Providence VA we recognize the importance of professional fulfillment and personal growth

Physicians have the flexibility to mold the position to align with their unique interests and career goals: Work with Learners: Deepen involvement in medical education by choosing to teach, mentor, supervise medical students, residents, and other healthcare trainees

Focus on Higher-Risk Populations: Take on leadership or specialized roles in caring for higher-risk or complex patient populations – with support from a robust, multidisciplinary team

Advance Multi-Disciplinary Care: Pursue innovative, team-based approaches to care – collaborating closely with nursing, pharmacy, mental health, and social work professionals

Develop Clinical Programs: Initiate or participate in quality improvement, research, or clinical projects that match your passions and expertise

Ideal Candidate: Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; committed to team-based, patient-centered care; passionate about teaching and mentoring; dedicated to serving Veterans with compassion and excellence; take the next step in your career—join the Providence VA Healthcare System and make a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans—while enjoying all that Providence and Rhode Island have to offer

The VA is an equal opportunity employer

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Government Administration

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