Physician (Primary Care - Lead Medical Officer)

This position serves as primary care physician for a panel of assigned patients and provides high quality medical care by examining and treating diseases, aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits. The incumbent provides direct supervision to the provider staff assigned at the Rogersville VA Clinic. This position is located at the Rogersville VA Clinic, Rogersville, Tennessee and reports directly to the CBOC Chief Medical Officer, Primary Care and Community Medicine.

NOTE: This announcement will be open until the position is filled. Applications will be sent to the hiring manager every two weeks. This announcement may close prior to the closing date listed if a selection has been made. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive outpatient care for a panel of adult patients through a patient aligned care team (PACT) model, utilizing face-to-face, telephone, VA Video Connect appointment modalities for providing care within the standard of care for Internal Medicine/Family Practice patients. Serves as a provider who is highly skilled in the management of a patient's primary care needs or sub-specialty evaluation and treatment. Examines and provides appropriate treatment based on best clinical practice. Orders laboratory and radiology tests and refers patients to specialists when appropriate. Analyzes reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options. Prescribes medications and provides comprehensive instructions for administration Maintains clinical proficiency and familiarity with the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), while providing continuity of care for a limited panel of patients. Ensures documentation and view alerts are processed in a timely manner. Serves as clinical preceptor for mid-level practitioners Establishes and maintains a collegial relationship with other clinical staff. Contributes to the achievement of quality care standards, efficiency, process improvement and patient satisfaction. Maintains a safe environment for staff and patients conducive to maintaining patient satisfaction and staff morale. Provides direct supervision to the provider staff assigned at the Rogersville VA Clinic and performs a full range of supervisory duties to include direct oversight, ePerformance, time management, disciplinary actions, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN9HREDRP@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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm

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.