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Physician (Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent primary care physician job at the Fort Knox, KY clinic (Team7), part of the Louisville VA Medical Center in the Veterans Health Administration. There is 1 vacancy, and the announcement is open continuous, so applications are reviewed in rounds. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which helps repay student loans.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before the listed closing date if the position is filled another way. The first review of applications is November 10, 2026, and later cutoff days are every 2 weeks until the job is filled.

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.

You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited, and former EDRP participants cannot apply for the education loan program.

What you would do

  • Provide patient exams, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
  • Develop and document treatment plans for an assigned patient caseload.
  • Review abnormal radiology and laboratory reports as assigned.
  • Complete medical records on time using SOAP format.
  • Provide clinical supervision and instruction for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
  • Take part in quality improvement projects and clinic staff meetings.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years of work experience. Completed residency training is required, and board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine plus 2 years of outpatient primary care experience are preferred.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a school VA approves. You also need residency training approved by ACGME or AOA, or meet one of the alternative paths listed in the announcement.

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV and/or resume, submitted with your application
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process
  • 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 qualifications, using the occupational questionnaire you complete when you apply. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume or CV is complete and accurate, since errors or omissions may affect consideration.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 or other required proof.
  • If you want the education loan program, submit that application within four months of appointment. If you cannot apply online before the closing date, contact the agency and include CBTG-13101885-27-RS in the Notes field.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The stated work schedule is 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with possible extended hours and Saturdays.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. The Education Debt Reduction Program can reimburse student loan payments, up to $200,000 over one to five years, after review. The Physician Contract Buy Out Program may apply at certain rural facilities.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding; driver's licenses that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be used as ID
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • Possible 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
$250,000 – $285,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Fort Knox, Kentucky
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
CBTG-13101885-27-RS

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