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Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized.
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EDRP Authorized: Contact Karen Chapman, karen.chapman@va.gov, the VISN1 EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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
VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) is seeking a full time Primary Care physician for the Plymouth location. VA Primary Care Physicians manage a complex panel of patients in collaborative teams. Panel sizes are approximately 1250 patients per full-time physician and appointment lengths are 60 minutes for new patients and 30 minutes for all other appointments. Telephone and video care are encouraged. Each physician is assigned a registered nurse, clinical associate, and scheduler. There is no call, and no weekend or holiday duty.
Physicians provide general and gender-specific care to adult men and women The physician serves as collaborating physician for nurse practitioner/physician assistants. The VA utilizes a national electronic medical record and is known for delivering high quality, evidence-based care within a culture of continuous improvement. The Primary Care Service at VA Boston Healthcare System is leading the VHA's initiative in the Whole Health System of care which includes conventional treatment but also focuses on self-empowerment, self-healing, and self-care. The Whole Health System approach is informed by evidence-based research and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.
Plymouth is a diverse community with a beautiful shoreline and a rich cultural heritage, 35 miles from Boston with easy access to arts, cultural and sports. It is a growing clinic that serves the South Shore up to Cape Cod. The Plymouth clinic has recently expanded and includes services for audiology, mental health and physical therapy.
The VA Boston Healthcare System's Primary and Ambulatory Care Service is affiliated with a large Department of Medicine with academic affiliations with Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine A faculty appointment at one of our academic affiliates rank may be offered based on one's involvement in teaching.
Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice is preferred in order to 1) precept residents 2) collaborate with NPs and PAs.
Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a full, unrestricted license in any state. In this position, a Massachusetts license will also be expected to support certain state agency requirements by effective date of hire.
Compensation will be competitive with the major academic medical centers in the region with an expected range of $205,000 to $265,000. In addition to competitive pay and liability protection, we offer a generous leave and benefits package. For more information visit: www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance. The position may be eligible for education debt loan reduction programs.
These positions are eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more.
Position Location: Plymouth, MA.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM