Veterans Health Administration

Section Chief, Primary Care

Albany, NY • Posted 3 days ago
Onsite Contract Healthcare

The Albany Stratton VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician - Section Chief, Primary Care to provide both clinical and administrative leadership for our Primary Care Service. This physician leader will oversee primary care operations, supervise staff, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of patient-centered care through the VA's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. In this role, you will help guide a multidisciplinary team while continuing to provide direct patient care to our nation's veterans.

Practice Info

  • Primary Care Service
  • Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment

Shift & Schedule

  • Monday-Friday schedule with no physician employment contract
  • Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

  • Provide both clinical and administrative leadership for our Primary Care Service
  • Oversee primary care operations, supervise staff, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of patient-centered care through the VA's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model
  • Guide a multidisciplinary team
  • Provide direct patient care to our nation's veterans
  • Leadership role overseeing primary care delivery and provider performance

Compensation

  • Competitive federal physician compensation package
  • Salary range: $225,000 - $335,000
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility
  • Recruitment or Relocation Incentives for eligible candidates

Benefits

  • Free malpractice coverage with tail protection
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan repayment for eligible candidates
  • 50-55 days paid time off annually
  • Federal pension and TSP retirement benefits with matching contributions
  • CME support and reimbursement opportunities

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with an unrestricted medical license
  • Board certified/board eligible in a primary care specialty
  • Two years minimum in primary care
  • VA experience preferred
  • Proven leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills
  • Commitment to quality improvement and Veteran-centered care
  • Experience working in collaborative healthcare environments
  • One unrestricted U.S. medical license accepted from any state or territory

Section Chief, Primary Care in Albany at Veterans Health Administration

This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.

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