Physician - Deputy Chief Primary Care

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.

Longview, Texas blends East Texas hospitality with modern amenities. Just two hours from Dallas, it offers easy access to big-city attractions while maintaining a relaxed, small-town feel. Known for its piney woods, vibrant arts scene, and the Great Texas Balloon Race, Longview is welcoming and affordable place to live and work. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly-qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Desiree.Jackson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA 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 CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: VA Clinic in Longview TX is seeking a Deputy Chief, Primary Care Service, assisting in the leadership, planning, coordination, and evaluation of Primary Care programs and services. Provides direct patient care to a panel of Veterans, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, patient education, and clinical follow-up. The incumbent devotes at least 51 percent of work time to direct patient care activities and serves as the supervising provider for patients managed by advanced practice providers and other clinical staff. The Deputy Chief also functions as a first-line supervisor for employees who provide direct patient care, ensuring clinical quality, patient safety, staff development, and compliance with accreditation and performance standards. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve access, quality, and patient outcomes; supports quality improvement initiatives; and provides administrative and clinical oversight of Primary Care operations. Acts on behalf of the Chief, Primary Care Service during absences and supports the overall mission, vision, and strategic objectives of the service. The Deputy Chief, Primary Care Service also serves as supervising provider for patients managed by mid-level providers. Uses assessment skills to examine patients thoroughly, using appropriate medical, clinical, laboratory, and other pertinent data The incumbent ensures proper follow-up for the assigned panel of patients and acts in carrying out patient appointments in assigned time. Serves as a mentor in the role of teacher for Primary Care staff, residents, trainees, students, and other employees. Acts as a consultant for the Primary Care staff in developing, implementing and evaluation diagnosis and treatment of patients with a variety of disease processes. Selects, develops, and conducts literature searches on researchable problems that are relevant to the health care of Veterans and has a reasonable expectation of successful conclusion. Promotes the Planning and Execution of Research and Development Programs. Reviews/Prepares timely, sound, and orderly reports throughout the service. Collaborates and coordinates with other professional, technical, and administrative staff. Develops and implements policies and decision-making processes. Work Schedule: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.