Physician - Home Based Primary Care

Department of Veterans Affairs

Provides patient care directly or through the supervision of residents in either the home or outpatient settings or in collaboration with LIPs. In addition to the role as clinician, the Physician may have administrative responsibilities for leadership and direction of programs in HPBC , as well as effective interface with the Ambulatory Care staff.

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Duties may include but are not limited to: Collaborating with the HBPC Medical Director and/or Program Director. Provide leadership to the HBPC Program. Plan and direct the educational and clinical experience of medical students, residents, and fellows assigned to HBPC. Assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of the HBPC performance improvement plan. Advocate for HBPC with VHA leadership and the medical community. Participate in selection HBPC Team members. 2. Completing assigned duties and tasks related to HBPC. Providing clinical input and oversight for all patient treatment plans for HBPC Being readily available to HBPC team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise. Participating in HBPC team meetings. Keeping the HBPC teams apprised of medical care advances and practice standards. Arranging Physician coverage and communicating the plan of coverage to the HBPC team. Collaborating with other HBPC Medical Directors, VISN leadership, and VA Central Office staff on program development issues. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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