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.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency 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 Urgent Care Provider - Duties and Responsibilities 1) Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions.
2) Perform focused histories, physical examinations, and develop appropriate treatment plans. 3) Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and EKGs. 4) Prescribe medications and perform minor procedures within clinical privileges. 5) Identify and stabilize patients requiring emergency intervention and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care. 6) Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
7) Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and appropriate follow-up recommendations. 8) Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record. 9) Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with VA primary care and specialty services. 10) Adhere to VA policies, clinical guidelines, patient safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor, the incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs) The candidate must be willing to be placed, detailed or temporarily assigned to other services and/or locations for operational needs or during regional or national emergencies)
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.
Jennifer.Mccullar@va.gov · 727-398-6661 X64697
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $200000 – $300000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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