Primary Care Physician

Join the VA Northern California Health Care System as a Primary Care Physician at the McClellan VA Clinic in McClellan Park, CA. The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive primary care services to a panel of veterans, ensuring continuity of care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This rewarding role allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans while enjoying a vibrant community and a supportive work environment.

Practice Info

• Located at the McClellan VA Clinic, part of the VA Northern California Health Care System in McClellan Park, CA
• Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model focused on collaboration and coordination among multidisciplinary healthcare team members
• Care delivered via face-to-face, telehealth, or video visits
• Modern, well-equipped facility supporting advanced primary care diagnostics and treatments

Shift & Schedule

• No Call, Weekends, or Federal Holidays

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary care services with an emphasis on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and chronic disease management
• Promote shared decision-making with veterans and their families to achieve optimal health outcomes
• Implement and practice according to the PACT model, which focuses on collaboration and coordination among the multidisciplinary healthcare team members
• Utilize evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and outcomes
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects to enhance the delivery of care
• Utilize various quality measurement tools to monitor and improve clinical performance and patient outcomes
• Serve as a mentor and role model for other healthcare providers within the primary care team
• Engage in educational activities, providing guidance and support to residents, students, and other trainees
• Coordinate care for veterans involving specialty care, mental health services, and other ancillary services to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for veterans
• Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system for documentation, ordering of tests, and communication with patients and healthcare team members
• Embrace telehealth as an integral part of delivering primary care services

Compensation

• $230,000 to $324,000 annually
• Additional performance-based incentives
• Attractive recruitment incentive to help ease your transition into the role
• Annual Cost of Living Increase adjustments to keep your salary competitive with inflation
• Biennial Salary Review regular evaluations every two years to ensure equitable compensation aligned with your performance and industry standards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over five years

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, with coverage beginning on the first day of employment
• Retirement Benefits: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) featuring a pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits
• Paid Time Off: Physicians earn 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and up to 5 days for authorized absence to attend CME training
• Life Insurance: Coverage through the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
• Malpractice Liability Protection: Includes free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Reimbursement available for CME expenses