Primary Care Physician

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is seeking compassionate, mission-oriented Primary Care Physicians to care for our nation's veterans. In this role, you will provide quality patient-centered outpatient care to adults and older adults, while also participating in medical center committees and supervising clinical trainees. The practice setting offers a comprehensive range of services including primary care, behavioral health, telemedicine, and preventive medicine within a supportive community-based model. Join our dedicated team to deliver exceptional healthcare to America's heroes while enjoying a rewarding and balanced career.

Practice Info

• The clinic provides primary care, behavioral health, telemedicine, preventive medicine, neurology, infectious disease, lab, and audiology services.
• Community-based outpatient clinics allow veterans to receive care close to where they live and increase access to health and wellness services.

Shift & Schedule

• Monday- Friday, 8:00 am-4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Advises and clinically supervises mid-levels (nurse practitioners or physician assistants)
• Advises and clinically supervises medical students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows)
• Actively participates in Medical Center committees and teams
• Participates in facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams
• Provides quality patient-centered care to outpatients for adults and older adults age 65+
• Integrates patient care activities in Primary Care Services and other patient care programs at the medical center and in the community, such as Social Work, Prosthetics, Home Based Health Care (HBHC), and private nursing homes
• Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients
• Completes all medical record documentation in CPRS in a timely manner

Compensation

• Starting annual salary $250,000 (Pay Exceptions to salary range are authorized)
• Receive up to $15,000 in additional annual performance pay
• Receive cost of living increases annually and salary reviews and longevity increase every two years

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program repays qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000 tax-free for up to five years
• VA physicians are covered under federal tort laws and may be defended by the United States against allegations of malpractice or negligence
• Health insurance through Federal Employees Health Benefits with a variety of self- or family health maintenance organizations
• Supplemental dental and/or vision benefits available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program
• Life insurance covering you and eligible family members through Federal Employees Group Life Insurance
• Federal Employee Retirement System Basic/Defined Benefit pension vested after 5 years of creditable civilian service
• Thrift Savings Plan (Federal 401k Equivalent) with 5% agency match, allowing contributions up to $22,500 a year and vesting after 3 years
• Survivor benefits eligible after 10 years of service
• Annual leave of 208 hours (approximately 26 days) a year, paid vacation, unlimited accumulated paid sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays
• Continuing education CME credits at no cost, $1,000 or more annually, and five days or more of paid absences to attend CME courses
• Credit for military service to carry over service time added to total years of work for retirement purposes

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
• Completed Internal Medicine Residency Training
• Must be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice (Preferred)
• Preferably 5 years of primary care experience (Preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of Recent Active Primary Care Clinical Practice with women's health experience (Preferred)
• No visa sponsorship available