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Physician-Primary Care-Section Chief/Clinical Director (PACT)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This open continuous job is for a Physician-Primary Care Section Chief and Clinical Director at the Tucson VA Medical Center in Southern Arizona, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The role leads primary care operations and supervises providers, and it also includes direct care for Veterans. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts Monday to Friday, and telework is not allowed.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The job is open continuously with referral cut-off dates every two weeks, and it may close early if the position is filled another way.

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 U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Oversee primary care operations under VA and federal rules.
  • Supervise all providers and manage quality of care and risk.
  • Write and update clinic policies, and train staff on them.
  • Review and respond to Veteran complaints with clinic managers.
  • Provide direct patient care, including ordering tests and prescribing medication.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent osteopathic (DO) degree from an approved school. You must also have completed residency training approved by the VA Secretary in an accredited program. Other paths are allowed, such as one year of approved post-school training plus two years of independent practice in the U.S. Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Practice is preferred but not required.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume rule does not apply)
  • DD-214(s) showing dates and character of service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if claiming 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V., and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may affect your consideration. Veterans and preference-eligible candidates get preference when qualifications are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit your C.V. or resume through USAJOBS, then complete the occupational questionnaire and click Submit My Answers.
  • Check that your medical school and residency meet the approved-school and accredited-program rules listed in the announcement.
  • If you are a veteran, claim preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 with your application.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Compressed or flexible schedule is available.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment/relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) is approved. Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) may pay up to $200,000, based on approval. Former EDRP participants are not eligible, and the EDRP application must be submitted within four months of appointment.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) 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 a REAL ID-compliant form of identification
  • Pass a pre-employment physical exam
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (or approved exemption)
  • May 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
$275,000 – $290,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSX-13095316-27-KR

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