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Physician - PACT
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 36 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
- →We are seeking a qualified Physician- PACT to join our team at the Fredericksburg, Veterans Affairs Health Care Center, affiliated with the Richmond, Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
- →The incumbent of this position provides integrated outpatient, accessible health care services with their health care teams who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community.
- →The care is person-centered, team-based, community-aligned, and designed to achieve better health, better care, and lower costs.
- →The incumbent is specifically trained to provide comprehensive primary care services through residency or fellowship training in acute and chronic care settings.
- →The Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services for Veterans in the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia area, including Primary Care and Mental Health services.
- →The establishment of this new health care center is part of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System and the Veterans Health Administration's initiative to enhance access to care for Veterans, thereby providing them with more healthcare options within their communities and fulfilling the mission to deliver exemplary care to our Nation's Heroes.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The position is eligible for the EDRP.
- →EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Conduct thorough examinations, develop differential diagnosis, and design treatment plans.
- →Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
- →Provide counseling and education to patients on health conditions, wellness, and preventive health measures.
- →Manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
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 identification 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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