Primary Care Physician (Rolla)

What you would do

• Examine and talk with patients to diagnose their conditions
• Carry out specific medical procedures if properly credentialed
• Keep clear notes as a legal record of patient treatment
• Work as a team with other doctors and health care staff
• Promote health education for patients
• Plan workload and staffing, mainly at senior levels

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: The announcement does not give a set number of years of work experience. Some paths require years of independent practice in the U.S. after training, such as for graduates of non-U.S. residency programs.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. You also need residency training in an accredited program that makes you eligible for board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine. Some applicants with one year of approved training plus two years of independent practice may qualify.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
• Board eligibility in Family Practice or Internal Medicine (board certification is preferred)

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume or C.V. (the 2-page resume rule does not apply to this job)
• DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if claiming veterans' preference
• SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference, if claiming 10-point preference
• Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and C.V. will be verified, and errors or missing information may hurt your chances. The VA also runs pre-employment reference checks, and veterans' preference is used as a tie-breaker when qualifications are about equal.

Tips for this job:

• Only apply if you are board eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine, since this is required.
• If claiming veterans' preference, attach your DD-214 and, for 10-point preference, an SF-15.
• If you cannot apply online before the closing date, contact Tracy Sheppard at 573-300-5592 or Tracy.Sheppard@va.gov and put CBSS-13104809-27-JM in the Notes field.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. No travel required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) are not authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) may be available for this position, but former participants cannot apply. The job also lists an annual performance bonus.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
• Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Background and security investigation
• Online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant ID
• Pre-employment physical exam
• Required annual seasonal flu vaccination, or an approved exemption
• May serve a probationary period
• Physical needs include lifting 15 to 44 pounds and standing or walking for long periods

Job details

Salary

$250,000 – $265,000 per year

Pay scale and grade

VM-15 · VA medical and dental

Location

Rolla, Missouri

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Medical Officer (0602)

Announcement

CBSS-13104809-27-JM