Primary Care Physician Job in Somerset, KY | 50+ Days PTO

Description

We're looking for a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our team at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, KY. In this rewarding role, you'll provide comprehensive clinical services to our nation's Veterans and their families. You'll be a key member of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, making a real difference by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. If you're passionate about serving those who have served, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments, including health histories, physical exams, diagnostic work-ups, and patient education.
• Function as an integral part of a primary care team to coordinate and facilitate outstanding patient care and services.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions for your panel of patients, initiating appropriate referrals and consultations as needed.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests, manage medications, and validate the effectiveness of treatments.
• Document all clinical assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in our electronic patient record system (CPRS) on the day of the encounter.

What you'll need to have:

• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school.
• A current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State or Territory.
• Successful completion of an accredited residency training program in a core specialty.
• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be considered if qualified citizens are not available).
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 50-55 days off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME time.
• Excellent Retirement: A traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) plus a 401K with up to a 5% VA contribution.
• Student Loan Repayment: You may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance, with many plans portable into retirement.