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Physician – Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time primary care physician job at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The doctor treats Veterans as part of a Patient Aligned Care Team and also teaches internal medicine residents in the outpatient clinic. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment benefit.

1 vacancy

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.

Open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Veterans' preference applies only when candidates are approximately equally qualified.

What you would do

  • Evaluate and treat Veterans with complex medical problems.
  • Order tests and consults as needed for each Veteran's condition.
  • Perform complete diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in primary care.
  • Document all care in the medical record and complete charting on time.
  • Provide clinical oversight of the assigned Patient Aligned Care Team.
  • Teach internal medicine residents in the outpatient Primary Care clinic.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No specific years of work experience are stated. You must complete approved residency training, and teaching experience is preferred.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree or an equivalent from a school that was accredited in the year you finished. You must also complete residency training in an approved accredited program.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
  • Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV and/or resume
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with required proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

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

Tips for this job:

  • Apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program within four months of appointment, and confirm you are not a former participant.
  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job, so submit a complete CV or resume.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, attach your DD-214 and, if needed, an SF-15 with proof.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program student loan repayment, with an award of up to $200,000 set after review; apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible. Possible $1,000 per year continuing medical education reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians. Free malpractice coverage with tail coverage. Annual performance bonus, 50 to 55 paid days off per year, and federal retirement with a federal 401(k) that includes VA contributions of up to 5%.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with an acceptable, REAL ID-compliant form of identification
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • May be required to serve a probationary period

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
$255,000 – $315,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Salem, Virginia
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
CBTA-13104127-27-CNK

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