$260,000–$325,000 Per Year
Clinical Practices/Protocols, Cross-Functional, Department of Veterans Affairs, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Federal Assistance, Healthcare, Incentive Programs, Internal Medicine, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Outpatient Care, Patient Safety, United States Citizen, Urgent Care
Physician – Urgent Care (Stockton, CA)
Organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Northern California Health Care System
Location: Stockton VA Clinic (Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic), French Camp/Stockton, CA
Position Snapshot
- Schedule: Full?time, Monday–Friday, 07:30–18:00 (variable to total ~36 clinical hours/week)
- Salary: $260,000 – $325,000 per year
- Benefits: 50–55 days PTO/year, federal pension (5-year vest), 401(k) matching, comprehensive insurance, CME stipend ($1,000/year), liability protection
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality urgent care for Veterans—managing acute/chronic conditions across diverse patient populations
- Conduct diagnostics, procedures, orders, referrals, and medication management
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams—including specialty services and resident training
- Ensure compliance with VA policies, patient safety, and national clinical standards
Qualifications
- Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Licensure: Current, full, and unrestricted U.S. medical license
- Residency: Completed ACGME/AOA-accredited residency—Emergency Medicine strongly preferred; Family or Internal Medicine with significant EM experience accepted
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen (non-citizens eligible only if no qualified citizens available)
Incentives & Professional Development
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for up to $200,000 over 1–5 years; application required within four months of start
- Recruitment Incentives: Sign-on bonuses and relocation support authorized
- Career Growth: Opportunities for CME, academic involvement, performance bonuses, and VA career advancement
Why Join the VA in Stockton?
- Serve Veteran communities in an outpatient-focused urgent care setting
- Enjoy competitive federal benefits with meaningful job stability
- Join a multidisciplinary team with a mission-driven culture
? Ready to Serve Those Who Served?
Apply today and advance your purpose-driven career in urgent care!
Kelly De Boer, VA Recruiter, kelly.deboer@va.gov
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