Primary Care Physician – VA Puget Sound – Up to $310K + Free Malpractice

Description

Ready to practice primary care without the hassles of private practice? The VA Puget Sound Health Care System is hiring physicians to join their Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in Seattle and Tacoma. You'll manage your own patient panel, deliver comprehensive outpatient care, and may provide telehealth services for remote patients or cover other community-based outpatient clinics as needed. The VA offers a competitive salary up to $310,000, free malpractice coverage with tail protection, no employment contracts, and no significant moonlighting restrictions. Add in 50-55 days of paid time off, a federal pension, and the chance to serve veterans, and this is a career opportunity worth considering. Student loan repayment through EDRP is also available for eligible candidates.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Providing comprehensive primary care to an assigned panel of patients using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model
• Prescribing medications and entering consults to specialty clinics through electronic medical records systems
• Potentially delivering care via telehealth for remote patients or traveling to other CBOCs to cover provider shortages
• Interfacing with non-VA providers, including DoD and community partners, to ensure smooth care transitions
• Contributing to performance measure targets for access, quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction
• Completing clinical reminders for chronic disease management and prevention on schedule
• Providing and coordinating clinical Employee Health services in conjunction with Human Resources
• Completing progress notes, secure messages, and view alerts according to VHA timeliness standards

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved institution
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory
• Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program (ACGME or AOA approved)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Board certification in primary care (preferred)
• Ability to meet physical requirements including heavy lifting (45+ lbs), walking, standing, and repeated bending

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available for student loan repayment
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, plus possible 5 days for CME)
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting plus 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many programs carry into retirement)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
• No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting
• Only one full and unrestricted license required from any U.S. state or territory