Primary Care Physician

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Health Administration in Augusta, Georgia is seeking a dedicated physician to provide comprehensive primary care services to Veterans. Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a supportive medical center environment. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, student loan repayment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Practice Info

• Our medical center provides comprehensive primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and spinal cord injury treatment
• Provide comprehensive primary care services to Veterans within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) environment

Shift & Schedule

• Monday–Friday; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and patient education
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to achieve patient care, service, and medical center goals
• Embrace the PACT model of care while demonstrating VA's ICARE values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal clinical findings, establish diagnoses, and respond appropriately to emergency health conditions
• Order and evaluate diagnostic testing and recommend appropriate treatment plans and referrals
• Initiate referrals and consultations with other clinical services as indicated
• Initiate, evaluate, and modify medication orders
• Maintain compliance with VA performance measures, clinical reminders, access and timeliness standards, prescription requirements, National VA Formulary guidelines, and customer service expectations

Compensation

• Competitive compensation, annual performance bonuses, and regular salary increases
• Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on bonus authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Student loan repayment assistance authorized (Maximum award: Up to $200,000)
• $250,000 to $270,000 salary range

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Approximately 50–55 days annually, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and potential five-day paid absence for continuing medical education (CME)
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, and dental insurance
• Federal life insurance
• Long-term care insurance options
• Insurance programs that may continue into retirement
• Free malpractice liability protection, including tail coverage
• Potential $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians

Qualifications

• One full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
• Must meet applicable VA qualification, credentialing, and privileging requirements
• Additional board certification and specialty requirements are subject to the specific position announcement
• Former EDRP participants are not eligible to reapply for the Education Debt Reduction Program