This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy & submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one - 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 VA Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo is seeking a Full-Time Physician for its Primary Care department. The role involves providing direct patient care as part of an expanded healthcare team under the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, and managing a patient panel, which may exceed standard size targets depending on service needs. This is an Open Continuous Announcement until September 30, 2026. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Provide outpatient care for primary care patients, including routine scheduled and urgent visits. Work within scope of clinical privileges unless emergency circumstances necessitate otherwise. Prescribe medications within scope of practice.
Order diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, x-rays, and electrocardiograms. Review patient health needs and order appropriate health promotion and disease prevention measures. Address clinical reminders as medically appropriate, maintaining quality of care. Initiate and respond to consultations, special tests, and studies. Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding preventive care, medical conditions, and treatment plans.
Participate in team communications through daily huddles and electronic means. Serve as a surrogate for absent providers, managing view alerts, secure messages, and other correspondence. Manage view alert backlog to remain below 200 for a 1.0 FTE provider. Complete patient forms and respond to communications in a timely manner. Complete documentation within 48 hours of patient visit.
Complete chart reviews, respond to Congressional inquiries and other time-sensitive (suspense) items, and provide input on VA Tort Claims as requested. Follow departmental and VHA policies regarding leave and attendance. Protect sensitive and electronic files in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes, and policies. Safeguard data from unauthorized release, loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion.
Other duties as assigned. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.
The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and 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 are ineligible to apply. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@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, 8:00am - 4:30pm
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.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $220000 – $245000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
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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