Primary Care Physician

The Northern California VA Health Care System (NCHCS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Primary Care Physician to join their Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) at the Chico VA Outpatient Clinic. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive, coordinated care to veterans as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. Enjoy a rewarding federal career in the heart of Northern California with competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a predictable schedule.

Practice Info

• Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) at the Chico VA Outpatient Clinic
• Interdisciplinary team including other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff
• Fully computerized system for documentation, order entry, and consultation requests
• Clinical duties encompass approximately 80–100% of work time
• Resident and medical student teaching responsibilities comprise up to 20% of work time, as assigned

Shift & Schedule

• Predictable schedules
• Minimal call

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by NCHCS
• Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health conditions for scheduled and unscheduled clinic patients
• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Document thoroughly, including history, physical exam findings, diagnosis, care plan, and patient disposition
• Ensure patients are appropriately closed-out, including documentation of next steps, updated medication list, and appointment lists at the end of visits
• Perform office procedures within approved privileges
• Prescribe medications and provide medication counseling as indicated
• Order and interpret routine laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests, and communicate findings to patients
• Initiate and expedite consultation and special test requests as needed
• Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for residents and medical students in the clinic setting

Compensation

• Salary: $230,000–$324,000/year
• Performance & Recruitment Bonus: Possible additional incentives
• Annual Cost-of-Living Increase

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription—multiple options with coverage beginning Day 1
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Secure government pension plan
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Personal retirement savings, similar to a 401(k), with up to 5% VA matching (separate from pension)
• Social Security benefits
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in tax-free loan repayment over five years (location/eligibility may vary)
• Paid Leave: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days CME leave per year
• Life Insurance: Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
• Malpractice Protection: Free liability protection, including tail coverage
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Reimbursement available

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills are essential, as NCHCS utilizes a fully computerized system for documentation, order entry, and consultation requests