Primary Care Physician

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System seeks a compassionate Primary Care Physician to join the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT) in Kapolei, Hawaii. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to homeless veterans, working within a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment. The position offers a rewarding clinical practice, competitive federal compensation, and exceptional benefits while serving those in need.

Practice Info

• Akaka Clinic and Cloudbreak Annex Access Clinic, Kapolei, HI
• Cloudbreak Campus at Barbers Point: Building 34, 91-1078 Yorktown St, Kapolei, HI 96707
• Akaka CBOC: 91-1051 Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue, Kapolei, HI 96707
• Multidisciplinary Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT) delivery model
• Multidisciplinary team including HPACT Psychologist, LCSW, RN, psychology trainees, and close collaboration with staff from US Vets, HUD VASH programs, GPD, and HCHV

Shift & Schedule

• Predictable daytime schedules

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a panel of assigned adult patients through the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) delivery model
• Interface with non-VA providers (DoD and Community) for transitions of care and collaborate with VA providers for seamless coordination
• Achieve clinical outcome targets in access, quality, patient safety, efficiency, process improvement, and satisfaction
• Prescribe medications and place specialty consults utilizing the electronic medical record system
• Uphold professional standards, VA core values, and a commitment to service excellence
• Complete clinical reminders for chronic disease management and preventive care, including medication reconciliations
• Ensure timely entry of progress notes, encounters, secure messages, and responses to view alert notifications
• Communicate all test results, particularly abnormal results, quickly and appropriately to patients
• Respond promptly to internal communications, such as TEAMS messages and Outlook emails, and complete all patient forms per VA standards
• Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, root cause analyses, and other quality assurance activities as required
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including HPACT Psychologist, LCSW, RN, psychology trainees, and work closely with staff from US Vets, HUD VASH programs, GPD, and HCHV
• Conduct outreach as needed, including visits to shelters, encampments, and veteran homes

Compensation

• $250,000 - $315,000
• Performance and recruitment bonuses
• Annual cost of living increases

Benefits

• Health insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, with coverage beginning on your first day
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) secure pension plan
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) personal retirement savings with up to 5% VA matching
• Social Security benefits
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 tax-free loan repayment over five years
• Paid leave: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 CME days annually
• Malpractice coverage: Free liability protection, including tail coverage
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement available