Physician (Primary Care)

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• Klamath Falls is a city in the county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States. The city is on the southeastern shore of the Upper Klamath Lake, and is home to the Oregon Institute of Technology, and population is 21,813 according to the 2020 census. Klamath Falls enjoys a high desert climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers. The city of Klamath Falls is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including Crater Lake National Park, Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge, and Upper Klamath Lake. These natural attractions offer residents a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities, such as hiking, fishing, bird-watching, and skiing. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/or Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov 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 The Primary Care staff physician reports to the Chief of Staff for Primary Care and has additional accountability to the Clinical Operations Manager of Primary Care. Duties include but not limited to: Practices as a licensed independent Practitioner, utilizing face to face visits, telephone visits, and VA video connect visits (VVC). The incumbent may be assigned to any of the outpatient clinics within the catchment area of the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics. Responsible for providing primary care to an established panel of male and female Veteran patients. Functions as a member of a patient aligned care team (PACT) consisting of a physician, an RN Care Manager, a clinical associate (LPN or Health Tech/Medical Assistant/Intermediate Care Tech.), and a clerical associate (Medical Support Assistant). Provides comprehensive interdisciplinary care in coordination with extended PACT support to include a Clinical Pharmacist, PACT Social Worker, Outpatient Dietitian, Primary Care Mental Health Integration Psychologist, and the Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager. Consists of Veteran patients aged adult through geriatric. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

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