Physician-Emergency Medicine (Urgent 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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency 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 Urgent Care Provider - Duties and Responsibilities 1) Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions. 2) Perform focused histories, physical examinations, and develop appropriate treatment plans. 3) Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and EKGs. 4) Prescribe medications and perform minor procedures within clinical privileges. 5) Identify and stabilize patients requiring emergency intervention and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care. 6) Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care. 7) Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and appropriate follow-up recommendations. 8) Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record. 9) Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with VA primary care and specialty services. 10) Adhere to VA policies, clinical guidelines, patient safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor, the incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs) The candidate must be willing to be placed, detailed or temporarily assigned to other services and/or locations for operational needs or during regional or national emergencies)

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/examination. 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.