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.
This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for Highly Qualified Applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact lashala.goodman@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: Central Arkansas Veterans Health System (CAVHS) is seeking a Primary Care Physician for the Searcy Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
The provider works collaboratively with all Primary Care Clinic patients and providers and reports to the Chief of Primary Care Service. Duties include but are not limited to Diagnosis and management of common and complex diseases and functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, gastroenteric, and genitourinary systems and acute and chronic pain.
As well as medical conditions involving allergy and immunology, cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, nephrology, and rheumatology. Ambulatory care physicians assess, stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions. Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
Includes laboratory studies, electrocardiograms, radiographic procedures, KOH preps, Home Glucose Monitoring, Gram Stains. General medical history and physical examinations and care involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients. Consultation or referral to appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated. Diagnosis and management of chronic or long-term illnesses and injuries in adults, including chronic pain.
Performs preventative health care counseling and instructs patients and/or families on treatment plans. Diagnosis and management including counseling for emotional and behavioral problems. Diagnosis and management of occupational and environmental problems. Oversee health supervision visits with appropriate anticipatory and preventive guidance and screening measures. Triage of patients with life-threatening conditions.
Counseling patients with common marital or family problems. Adult Immunizations. Diagnose and treat episodic illnesses in adults. Counseling of patients with minor psychosexual problems. Sex specific diagnosis, management for preventative screenings for both male and female veterans. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
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.
ashley.bates@va.gov · 501-522-3069
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $265000 – $280000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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