VA Primary Care Physician in Caldwell, ID | Up to $281K + Loan Repayment

Description

Ready to make a real difference in Veterans' lives while enjoying small-town charm? The VA is looking for a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Caldwell, Idaho. You'll work as part of our Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, providing comprehensive outpatient care to those who've served our country. This role comes with an incredible benefits package, including eligibility for up to $200,000 in student loan repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program. Plus, you'll enjoy a compressed work schedule with four 10-hour days each week, giving you a better work-life balance.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Performing initial histories and physical examinations for outpatients, then providing ongoing care for your assigned patient panel
• Prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic studies like labs, x-rays, and EKGs, and coordinating specialist consultations
• Educating patients and families on preventive care, medical conditions, and proper use of treatments
• Collaborating with an expanded healthcare team that includes social workers, dieticians, pharmacists, and behavioral health clinicians
• Working with a fully computerized medical record system while participating in quality improvement initiatives
• Coordinating patient transfers to the nearest VA facility when inpatient admission is needed

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 school
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
• Completed residency training approved by ACGME, AOA, or equivalent
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Preferred: 5 years of primary care experience and ABIM or ABFM board certification

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Education Debt Reduction Program: Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment
• 50-55 days of paid time off annually (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 plans carry into retirement)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for board-certified physicians
• Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) may be available for highly qualified candidates
• No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting