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 , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): AUTHORIZED Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
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: To be determined by your supervisor.
The PACT Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients at the Veterans Health Administration. This position is integral to the PACT model, where the physician works collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Provide direct patient care to a panel of adult patients, managing both acute and chronic conditions.
Educate patients and families regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment protocols. Participate as an active member of the PACT, working closely with nurses, administrative staff, social workers, pharmacists, and dietitians. Document all patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and treatment plans promptly and thoroughly. Monitor and utilize clinical data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement evidence-based practices.
Stay current with medical advancements and participate in continuing medical education opportunities.
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.
gabriela.medrano@va.gov · 909-805-6049
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $230000 – $260000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
There are 5 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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