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Physician (Home Based Primary Care Medical Director)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job for a Home Based Primary Care Medical Director, a physician who leads a home care program for Veterans with long-term, complex illnesses. The job is at the VA Portland Health Care System in Vancouver, Washington, and it includes supervising other clinicians. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which helps repay student loans.

1 vacancy in Vancouver, WA. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

It may close early. The announcement may close before the listed closing date if the position is filled through other means.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens, and former Education Debt Reduction Program participants cannot apply for that incentive.

What you would do

  • Helps develop and carry out Home Based Primary Care performance plans and improvements.
  • Supervises physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacy specialists.
  • Gives clinical oversight of patient treatment plans.
  • Directs education and research programs for Home Based Primary Care.
  • Monitors and reports on program results, such as patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Maintains a patient panel and visits Veterans in their homes.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: You must have completed approved residency training. Five years of experience in Home-Based Primary Care or Primary Care is preferred, with preference for board certification in internal medicine, family medicine, or geriatric medicine.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved medical school. Foreign medical graduates must meet the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility rules for their graduation year.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
  • Board certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in the specialty listed in the announcement
  • Valid driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job)
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, or C.V. will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect whether you are considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload a C.V. or resume that clearly shows your residency training, board certification, and any Home-Based or Primary Care experience.
  • If you plan to use the Education Debt Reduction Program, remember the EDRP application is due within four months of appointment.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, attach your DD-214 and any required proof, because preference requires documentation.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific, with varying hours. The job includes nighttime and weekend call duty in the Community Living Center and occasional travel, which may include overnight trips to sites in Washington and Oregon.

Incentives and relocation: The Education Debt Reduction Program can reimburse student loan payments, with awards up to $200,000 decided after review. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. The VA may also reimburse up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education if you are full-time and board certified.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant form of identification
  • Pre-employment physical exam, because the job requires driving a government vehicle
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • Possible probationary period
  • Proof of insurability

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$262,845 – $350,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Vancouver, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSV-13101156-27-ZI

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