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Physician (Primary Care)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 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
- →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.
- →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.
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 evaluation/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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