The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is looking for a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our team in Waco, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality outpatient primary care to our Veteran patients. Join us in providing exceptional care to those who have served our country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services.
• Collaborate with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) to manage a panel of patients.
• The primary care physician will, in the context of a longitudinal relationship, fulfill all primary care needs, including acute and chronic illness, gender- specific PC, mental health (Screen for conditions such as depression, substance use/ abuse, military sexual trauma and PTSD, and evaluate and treat uncomplicated mental health disorders as well as substance use disorders and refer patients appropriately for further evaluation and treatment of sexual assault and military sexual trauma, mental health disorders and substance use disorders) and preventative care (age-appropriate cancer screening e.g., colon, breast and cervical cancer - as well as weight management counseling, Chlamydia screening (when indicated), smoking cessation and immunizations, etc.) along with coordination of care delivery (when specialty care is needed, the primary care physician will coordinate this care and communicate with the specialty physician regarding the evaluation and treatment plan to ensure continuity of care).
• Ensure panel sizes adhere to VHA guidelines, considering factors such as patient complexity, available support staff, and the number of treatment rooms. Each physician's panel size will be tailored to their specific practice and setting.
• Engage Veteran patients as active participants in their health care decisions, offering information and encouragement to help them take ownership of their health.
• Work with other team members to support the unique health care needs of each Veteran, ensuring the system best serves their individual requirements.

• Alternative or collateral duties may include management of a subsection of primary care patients, the subsection may be defined either by a disease status, or demographic status (e.g., women veterans, OIF/OEF veterans, employees, etc.). Typically, these duties are designated at the time of joining but occasionally during employment, participation in special projects pertinent to assigned section may be necessary as the projects become available through strategic or other initiatives.

Preferred Experience: Board certified or eligible in Internal medicine or family medicine with at least 3 years outpatient primary care practice experience.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System values its physicians and provides a comprehensive total rewards package. Here’s what you can expect:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more.
• Pay: Salary Range: $229,438-$286,043 Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
• Paid Time Off:50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure:1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

In addition to a rewarding career, calling Waco home offers numerous lifestyle benefits. With a welcoming community of close to 250,000 residents, Waco boasts a low-traffic environment, abundant parks, and a thriving housing market. The city has seen considerable growth over the past few years, with exciting new shopping and dining establishments emerging, making it an ideal place for families and individuals alike.

Waco’s vibrant culture and rich history provide a unique backdrop to your professional endeavors. Explore the city's attractions, enjoy outdoor activities, and partake in a variety of community events.

By fostering a supportive environment, you will help Veterans become more engaged in their health care, promoting better outcomes and a higher quality of life. Join our team today! Contact Corina Sanchez, Physician & Provider Recruiter at 254-727-0952 or corina.sanchez@va.gov

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• License: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
  [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR
  (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
  Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

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About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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