Physician - Primary Care

Physician - Primary CareThis 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) and 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.Help Accepting applications Open and closing dates 10/27/2025 to 09/30/2026Salary $220,000 - $280,000 per year Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)Locations Few vacancies in the following locations: Fayetteville, AR Little Rock, AR Alexandria, LA New Orleans, LAThis job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.Duties and responsibilities may vary to include but not limited to the following:Assists individuals/families to achieve optimal levels of health through collaboration with medical and health care professionals.Serves as a resource person for standards development in health care in the area of quality improvement concerns.Diagnosis and management of common and complex diseases and functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, gastroenteric, and genitourinary systems and acute and chronic pain. As well as medical conditions involving allergies and immunology, cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, nephrology, and rheumatology.Ambulatory care physicians assess, stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions.Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs. Includes laboratory studies, electrocardiograms, radiographic procedures, KOH preps, Home Glucose Monitoring, Gram Stains.General medical history and physical examinations and care involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients.Consultation or referral to appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.Diagnosis and management of chronic or long-term illnesses and injuries in adults.Performs preventative health care counseling and instructs patients and/or families on treatment plans.Diagnosis and management of occupational and environmental problems.Oversee health supervision visits with appropriate anticipatory and preventive guidance and screening measures.Administer ImmunizationsTriage of patients with life-threatening conditions.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, typical tour of duty 7:30am - 4:00pm, schedule may vary by facility and subject to change. Rotating on call responsibilities may be required.Requirements HelpU.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 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.How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.