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.
The Coatesville VA Medical Center Primary Care Service is recruiting a Physician to provide medical care at the Main Campus and/or Delaware Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and West Norriton CBOC. This position will be assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team. Assignment may also be in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program.
The duties and responsibilities of this position will include, but is not limited to: Diagnose, treat, and manage a panel of patients. Provides comprehensive patient-centered primary medical care. Identifies acute, subacute, and chronic health problems. Uses principles of risk management to identify system issues which impact patient care. Orders and evaluates appropriate diagnostic tests. Adheres to up-to-date clinical practice guidelines for patient chronic diseases.
Conducts appropriate preventative screens and diagnostic tests. Provides appropriate disposition of identified health care problems. Participates in Primary Care multidisciplinary activities. Involves Veterans in shared decision making in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Demonstrates medical expertise in diagnosing and treating multi-symptoms.
Adheres to local policies, procedures and directives related to timeliness of documentation and encounters for verification of patient visits, findings and medical recommendations in the electronic medical record. Uses Computerized Patient Record System to review and update patient's electronic medical record. Maintains clinical alerts viewing and perform appropriate follow-up actions as necessary.
Serves as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) 4:00 - 6:00 PM at the Coatesville VAMC two/three times each month. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
May include extended hours or an occasional evening and/or Saturday based on patient needs. Due to the nature of work, the incumbent may occasionally be required to stay later than 4:30 pm, as required. Travel Required: May require occasional travel between the Coatesville VAMC and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
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.
Kevin.Hicks@va.gov · 904-219-6715
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $220000 – $290000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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