The incumbent is administratively and clinically responsible to the Clinic Lead provider (Supervisor). The Approving Official is the Chief, Primary Care Services.
**This ANNOUNCEMENT will remain open until December 28. 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 4, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks.
Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday to Friday; 7:30am to 4:00pm Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory The Primary Care Provider serves as a practicing physician who is responsible for the overall management of patients enrolled for healthcare services provided by the Northern California VA Health Care System (NCHCS).
Responsible for administrative tasks associated with clinic operations. The physician will work in a team setting with other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff assigned to perform duties to accomplish the treatment of our patients. Computer skills are essential as NCHCS is fully computerized for note documentation, entering orders and requesting consults. Duties: Coordinate care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by NCHCS.
Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinic setting. Perform histories and physical exams. Provides appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan and disposition of the patient. Ensures that patients are appropriately closed-out including disposition that clearly indicates the next steps of care.
Ensures that each patient is provided a list of current medications and an appointment list at close-out. Perform office procedures contained within their approved privileges. Prescribe medications as appropriate. Order routine laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results. Communicate test results to patients. Initiate and expedite requests for consultations and special tests.
Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization Function as a preceptor for residents in the clinic setting as assigned by NCHCS. Provide education to the patient and family as necessary.
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.
Melody.Harris-Woods@va.gov · 213-675-5363
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $255000 – $290000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-28.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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