VA Primary Care Physician, Jacksonville FL - Sign-on Bonus

Description

The North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System is searching for an experienced Primary Care Physician to join their team at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Jacksonville. This is a great opportunity for a physician who wants to manage their own patient panel, contribute to quality care standards, and be part of a growing clinic. You'll provide comprehensive outpatient care to Veterans, working alongside a multidisciplinary team. The VA is offering a strong incentive package for this role, including an authorized sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and eligibility for up to $200,000 in student loan repayment. If you're looking for a stable, rewarding career with outstanding federal benefits, this is it.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Manage a panel of approximately 1,200 primary care patients using VHA PCMM software.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for a variety of medical conditions.
• Perform well woman exams, including pelvic exams, and diagnose and treat women's health conditions.
• Supervise and teach residents and students from affiliated medical schools, as well as mid-level providers.
• Serve as a supervising or collaborating physician for one or more mid-level providers, providing clinical oversight of their care.
• Act as a surrogate provider for colleagues' patients when they are on leave.
• Participate in special projects pertinent to your assigned section as they arise.

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited) and proficiency in written and spoken English.
• 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.
• Completed residency training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, approved by the ACGME or AOA.
• Preferred: Two years of current or recent experience in a Primary Care setting.
• Preferred: Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.
• Relocation Assistance: Authorized.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for up to $200,000 in student loan repayment. (Former EDRP participants are not eligible.)
• Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) plus a 401K with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care options, many of which can be carried into retirement.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year for board-certified, full-time physicians.
• Flexibility: No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.