Physician (Primary Care)

Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is looking for a Physician to serve as Primary Care Provider. The Position will work at the Lake City Department of Veterans Affair Medical Center in Lake City, FL. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled. The Primary Care Physician will complete vesting appointments for new patients when access levels dictate it necessary. The Primary Care Physician will also utilize technology (i.e. Telehealth video conferencing) and the use of telephone visits when necessary. The Primary Care Physician will be expected to perform the full range of duties to include but not limited to: Physical exams, ordering laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests. The Primary Care Physician is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards of care, core values and with a commitment to excellence. The Primary Care Physician will utilize electronic medical records in accordance with NF/SG VHS policy and other regulatory bodies. The Primary Care Physician is expected to participate in staff meetings, educational activities, administrative and other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at . 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment U.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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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

Created: 2025-11-01