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. The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to: - Provides direction for assessment, medical care, and follow-up, as appropriate to Clinical Contact Center nurse triage staff. - Receives referrals for assessment, medical care, and follow-up, as appropriate from Clinical Contact Center nurse triage staff.
- Performs histories and physical (H&P) examinations on outpatients, usually using Telehealth technology. - Screens outpatients to determine need for further care and optimal timing and venue of care. - Facilitates direct referral to VISN medical center for emergent or urgent medical care, if indicated. - Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice.
- Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG's) with follow-up on results - Provides education and counseling of patients and families as it relates to medical conditions. - Provides follow-up care and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. - Provides clinically appropriate follow-up outpatient care for previously evaluated patients. - Documents concise, timely and complete notes. - Follows evidence-based guidelines.
- May perform related duties as assigned. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized 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: CCC is open 365 days 24/7, 80 hours per pay period.
Work schedules will be determined based on staffing needs and may require rotating shifts. Holidays and weekend work are required.
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.
Yolande.Ngalle@va.gov · (346) 217-5881
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $240000 – $350000/yr.
Yes, this position is fully remote.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
This is a CCC is open 365 days 24/7, 80 hours per pay period. Work schedules will be determined based on staffing needs and may require rotating shifts. Holidays and weekend work are required. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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