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Physician – Section Chief Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time job for a Physician Section Chief for Primary Care at the Victorville Community Based Outpatient Clinic in California. It is part of the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System within the Veterans Health Administration. The role is supervisory, with about 70% patient care and 30% administrative work, and it is an open continuous announcement with one vacancy.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before the closing date if the position is filled another way. Applications received after the initial referral cut-off of November 13, 2026 will be referred at regular intervals until the positions are 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.

The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients.
  • Coordinate care for a panel of assigned outpatients.
  • Perform history and physical exams.
  • Lead and supervise Primary Care operations and medical providers.
  • Serve as Primary Care Liaison to the Designated Women's Health Program.
  • Teach students and residents as preceptors in the clinic.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No specific years of experience are required as a basic requirement. Preferred experience is more than 3 years of clinical leadership and more than 5 years of primary care experience. VA or federal experience, and experience in women's health or chronic pain management, are also preferred.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a school approved by VA for the year you graduated. You also need completed residency training in an accredited program, and you must be board certified or board eligible.

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 certified or board eligible

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume requirement does not apply)
  • 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, C.V., and other documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration. Pre-employment reference checks are also used.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your C.V. or resume matches your application, since errors or omissions may affect consideration.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, send your DD-214 and, for 10-point preference, an SF-15 with proof.
  • If you cannot apply online before the closing date, use the link in the announcement and enter CBSX-13100293-27-SJ in the Notes field.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. The position is supervisory.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation assistance may be authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment, up to $200,000) is available, with eligibility set after review. Also listed: annual performance bonus and possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test 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 acceptable identification; REAL ID required
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required for health care personnel
  • 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
$335,000 – $350,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Victorville, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSX-13100293-27-SJ

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