<p>PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET.</p> <p>The North Florida/South Georgia / Tallahassee VA Healthcare Clinic is seeking an experienced and dynamic Primary Care Physician. Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.</p> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.</p> <p>Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized</p> <p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases</p> <p>Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)</p> <p>Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided</p> <p>Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p> <p>This physician will provide comprehensive primary care services for a panel of 1200 patients utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The physician will typically work 8-hour shifts but will not work less than 80 hours during a two-week pay period. Eight-hour shifts are from 8 am through 4:30 pm on weekdays. The Physician might also work extended hours on weekdays. Physician reports directly to the Chief of Primary Care.</p> <p>A summary of the duties is mentioned below but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Performing duties to accomplish treatment of our patients </li><li>Performing exams according to performance measure guidelines </li><li>Documenting notes according to policy/procedure utilizing a Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in a personal computer </li><li>Screening patients to determine need for further care </li><li>Ordering diagnostic studies, carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities </li><li>Initialing and expediting requests for consultations </li><li>Scheduling special tests, consults and studies </li><li>Routine & Preventive Women Healthcare </li><li>Tele Health when required </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm</p> <p>(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.</p>