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 position is located within the Fort Knox, KY clinic as part of the Primary Care Program which is part of the Louisville VA Medical Center. He/ she will assume responsibility for completing own credentials documents for the (re) appointment and privileging process. He /she will review abnormal radiology reports and laboratory reports as assigned by the Chief, Primary Care.
He /she will complete all medical records documentation in a timely manner using SOAP format in the computerized medical record system and/or legible handwriting to ensure quality of care Functions: Clinical Responsibilities: 85% Serve as the primary source of patient care. He / she will provide appropriate examinations, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of patients. Provides education and home care instructions to patients, family members, and significant others.
Provides comprehensive, evidence-based medical interventions. Develops, implements, and documents the treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt documentation of encounters in the computer system. Functions independently as a member of the Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges. He/she assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment, findings, patient care decisions, and documentation.
Functions independently as a member of the Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges. He/she assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment, findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Administrative responsibilities: 10% Adheres to operational policies and procedures as established by the Service Chief. Assist in data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program.
Facilitates liaisons with other health care professionals in order to effectively coordinate services. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. Complies with all computerized medical record documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes).
Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Chief. Attends regular Clinic staff meetings, Medical Staff meetings, and complies with the clinic peer review procedures. Teaching and Training: 5% Provides clinical supervision and instruction for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Supervisory Controls: The physician exercises independent judgment in the practice and provision of medical services.
The incumbent is under the general supervision of the Chief, Primary Care. The employee is responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment, resolving most of the conflicts that arise, coordinating the work with others as necessary and interpreting policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives. The employee keeps the supervisor informed of progress and potentially controversial matters.
Completed work is reviewed only in meeting requirements or expected results. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. 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: 08:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (may require some extended hours and Saturdays)
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.
reyes.sotoperez@va.gov · 915-226-6091
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $250000 – $285000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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