Physician - Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC)

Summary 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 Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until APR 6,2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be JAN 20, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the 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 Work Schedule: 7:00am to 3:30pm, 7:30am to 4:00pm, or 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday The HBPC physician will be responsible for the overall medical care of patients with conditions requiring treatment in their specialty to include consultative, prescriptive and ordering authority in the outpatient/ambulatory and or inpatient basic setting at the VA Southern NV Health Care System. The incumbent provides patient care directly and/or through the clinical oversite of trainees to include residents, fellows and/or medical students in the home setting. In addition to their role as clinician, the HBPC physician will have administrative responsibilities for participation in HBPC development and programs, as well as an effective interface with the HBPC staff. The HBPC Physician will participate fully in all accreditation processes, reviews and site visits. This position encompasses the duties of clinical, administrative, teaching, research and other duties as assigned within the Geriatrics and Extended Care service line which includes a Home-Based Primary Care, Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, and Hospice and Palliative Care. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participates fully in all accreditation processes, reviews and site visits. Provides direct patient care which includes assessments, diagnosis, treatment and outcome measures of healthcare problems. This includes the following: initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, Federal & state regulations and scope of practice. Collaborates with in house specialty clinics as well as community providers. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care and clinical program management. Facilitates academic activities to teach (didactics) and provide oversite for trainees including geriatric fellows, palliative medicine fellows, medical residents and trainees in other health-related disciplines. Provides clinical input and oversight for treatment plans. Is readily available to the team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise. Participates in and leads weekly HBPC team meetings. Keeps the HBPC team apprised of medical care advances and practice standards. May perform other duties as required/assigned. 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: 2026-01-12