U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Palliative Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
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) and 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 are ineligible to apply. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 16, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications is December 22, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Responsibilities
Incumbent is assigned to the Palliative Care Section of Medicine Service, VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS). The VA provides patient-centered care delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. The veteran's experience and health outcomes are improved with an emphasis on prevention through healing relationships in an optimal healing environment. Major Duties
include, but are not limited to: Requirements
The incumbent must have outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills as a member of the VA professional health care team and provide continuous veteran-centered care and services to family members. Qualifications and Benefits
Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days for CME) Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification) Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
Eligibility and program details; participation requirements and contact points as described
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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) and 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 are ineligible to apply. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 16, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications is December 22, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Responsibilities
Incumbent is assigned to the Palliative Care Section of Medicine Service, VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS). The VA provides patient-centered care delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. The veteran's experience and health outcomes are improved with an emphasis on prevention through healing relationships in an optimal healing environment. Major Duties
include, but are not limited to: Requirements
The incumbent must have outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills as a member of the VA professional health care team and provide continuous veteran-centered care and services to family members. Qualifications and Benefits
Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days for CME) Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification) Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
Eligibility and program details; participation requirements and contact points as described
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