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.
Longview, Texas blends East Texas hospitality with modern amenities. Just two hours from Dallas, it offers easy access to big-city attractions while maintaining a relaxed, small-town feel. Known for its piney woods, vibrant arts scene, and the Great Texas Balloon Race, Longview is welcoming and affordable place to live and work. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly-qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact Desiree.Jackson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance 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 provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: VA Clinic in Longview TX is seeking a Deputy Chief, Primary Care Service, assisting in the leadership, planning, coordination, and evaluation of Primary Care programs and services.
Provides direct patient care to a panel of Veterans, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, patient education, and clinical follow-up. The incumbent devotes at least 51 percent of work time to direct patient care activities and serves as the supervising provider for patients managed by advanced practice providers and other clinical staff.
The Deputy Chief also functions as a first-line supervisor for employees who provide direct patient care, ensuring clinical quality, patient safety, staff development, and compliance with accreditation and performance standards. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve access, quality, and patient outcomes; supports quality improvement initiatives; and provides administrative and clinical oversight of Primary Care operations.
Acts on behalf of the Chief, Primary Care Service during absences and supports the overall mission, vision, and strategic objectives of the service. The Deputy Chief, Primary Care Service also serves as supervising provider for patients managed by mid-level providers.
Uses assessment skills to examine patients thoroughly, using appropriate medical, clinical, laboratory, and other pertinent data The incumbent ensures proper follow-up for the assigned panel of patients and acts in carrying out patient appointments in assigned time. Serves as a mentor in the role of teacher for Primary Care staff, residents, trainees, students, and other employees.
Acts as a consultant for the Primary Care staff in developing, implementing and evaluation diagnosis and treatment of patients with a variety of disease processes. Selects, develops, and conducts literature searches on researchable problems that are relevant to the health care of Veterans and has a reasonable expectation of successful conclusion. Promotes the Planning and Execution of Research and Development Programs.
Reviews/Prepares timely, sound, and orderly reports throughout the service. Collaborates and coordinates with other professional, technical, and administrative staff. Develops and implements policies and decision-making processes. Work Schedule: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Melia.Calvin1@va.gov · 224-706-8243
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $280000 – $315000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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