Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Primary Care Physician

If you love BBQ, enjoy music and art, and appreciate the military, look no further and come care for veterans as a physician in Primary Care in Paola. This role is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with typical primary care conditions, including the routine care of women patients. The physician will complete thorough workups prior to specialty consultation according to usual and acceptable standards of medical practice. The provider will follow VA established clinical and preventive guidelines and document accordingly. The physician will report to the Primary Care Service Section Lead and work independently, caring for outpatients in an established clinic. Specialists and other primary care providers are available for consultation. The physician is expected to cooperate and collaborate fully with other staff members in meeting the medical care needs of VAMC patients. The physician is accountable for healthcare outcomes, ethical practice, peer review, and continued professional development to support the mission of the Veterans Health Administration.

Job Description

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with typical primary care conditions
• Complete thorough workups prior to specialty consultation
• Follow VA established clinical and preventive guidelines
• Document patient care accordingly
• Work independently in an established clinic
• Collaborate with specialists and other primary care providers

Requirements

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Benefits

• Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) authorized
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• 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)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule

Regular tour of duty: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Due to the nature of the work, the physician may occasionally be required to stay later than 4:30 p.m., as required.