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Physician-Deputy Chief- Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago

On-siteLafayette, LA$259K – $289KApply by Jun 30, 2026Medical OfficerESTJHealthcare
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About the Role

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.

What You'll Do

  • VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
  • VHA Physician Total Rewards.
  • Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
  • EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
  • Responsible for all facets of acute patient care.
  • Will assist in completing quality management reviews.
  • Must be computer literate with computer skills to access and input electronic medical documentation.
  • Responsible for the successful achievement of applicable Performance Measure and Monitors his/her areas of responsibility.
  • Incumbent will take an active part in the peer review process and complete Physician's reviews on time.
  • Possess a broad spectrum of clinical and administrative knowledge which provides the ability to manage a primary care program.
  • Provide leadership and direction for the primary care providers, clinical leaders and administrative support staff.
  • Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, managing, and refining a comprehensive patient management.
  • Responsible for implementing handbooks, rules, directives, policies and regulations governing a widespread range of administrative aspects.

Requirements

  • 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical 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.
  • Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 0405da73-5f01-4083-ba91-7d5494ee1be0

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