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Physician (Internal Medicine) Manchester, NH - Full-time - Recruitment Incentive / EDRP Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 57 days ago
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
- →The Staff Physician for Internal Medicine serves as a key member of both the Primary Care and Community Care teams at the VA Manchester Healthcare System, providing clinical and administrative expertise.
- →The incumbent reports to the Chief, Office of Community Care (OCC).
- →This dual role supports the mission to deliver comprehensive, coordinated, Veteran-centered health care.
- →Primary Care Duties Provides direct primary care to Veterans in outpatient settings at the Manchester VAMC and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
- →Performs patient evaluations and physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic tests (blood, fluid, imaging studies), formulates treatment plans, and provides appropriate medical care.
- →Maintains timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record; completes progress notes and all required forms.
- →Provides clinical guidance to PAs, NPs, and other clinical staff as requested.
- →Responsible for the continuity and coordination of care within the Primary Care service line and across other specialty services as necessary.
- →Manages acute and chronic illnesses, preventive screenings, patient education, and transitions of care.
- →Participates in interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient-centered care, including communication with specialists, social workers, clinical pharmacists, and nurses.
- →Fosters positive working relationships within Primary Care and with other VA staff. ensuring barriers to Veteran care are minimized.
- →Participates in quality improvement and peer review activities, compliance readiness, hospital committees, department meetings, and initiatives to advance service delivery.
- →Engages in continuous professional development, maintains BLS/ACLS certification, and completes all mandatory training on time.
- →Serves as a preceptor, mentor, or educator for trainees, students, and other staff as assigned.
Requirements
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement." 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 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.
Benefits
- ★VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- ★VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- ★Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or a Relocation Incentive: This incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants.
- ★Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.
- ★EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support, VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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