Primary Care Physician

The Department of Veterans Affairs Saginaw MI Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join their team across multiple Northern CBOCs. In this role, you will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care medical services to an assigned panel of adult Veterans. The position offers a Monday-to-Friday schedule with no call and no weekends, along with a competitive salary range of $210,000 to $315,000. Additionally, qualified applicants may be eligible for up to $200,000 through the Education Debt Reduction Program.

Practice Info

• Department of Veterans Affairs Multiple Northern CBOCs
• Outpatient primary care medical services to an assigned panel of adult Veterans
• May occasionally include inpatient or urgent care as required

Shift & Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• No call and no weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care medical services to an assigned panel of adult Veterans, occasionally including inpatient or urgent care as required
• Deliver comprehensive primary health care, focusing on preventive medicine to veteran populations, particularly those suffering from diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, and mental health disorders, with women's health care as a priority
• Participate in Pain Management, Mental Health, and End of Life Care programs
• Adhere to clinical practice guidelines and performance measures mandated by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
• Collaborate with leadership to achieve VAMC goals and objectives, and ensure continuity of care by effectively communicating with other healthcare providers
• Engage in the training and education of personnel, complete required VA education and annual training in a timely manner, and maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits as required by state law
• Participate in QA/UR/PI activities and cooperate with Risk Management activities as required by the service chief
• Evaluate potential candidates for physician, NP, and PA positions and assist in the orientation of new practitioners

Compensation

• Competitive salary range of $210,000 to $315,000

Benefits

• 50-55 days of paid time off per year including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possibly 5 days paid absence for CME
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs carried into retirement
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time board-certified physicians
• Free liability protection with tail coverage
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan payment reimbursement up to $200,000 for eligible applicants

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or qualified non-citizens
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to urinalysis, background/security investigation, and pre-employment physical examination
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited school
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Residency training approved by ACGME or AOA, or equivalent verification for foreign graduates
• Capability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently
• Manage emotional demands of patient interactions and critical illness observations, with visual requirements including reading, distinguishing colors, visual inspections, and depth perception