Physician (Primary Care)

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Summary --------------------------------------------------------

This job is open to --------------------------------------------------------

Duties --------------------------------------------------------

• Provides direct patient care full time and work as a member of a patient-aligned care team (PACT) comprised of a nurse care manager, R.N., a clinical associate, Licensed Practical Nurse, Intermittent Care Technician, or Medical Assistant, and an administrative assistant to provide care for a population of veterans.
• The expanded healthcare team includes a social worker, dietician, clinical pharmacist, and behavioral health clinician.
• Works with the PACT to contribute to the achievement of quality of care standards, efficiency, process improvement, and patient satisfaction within the Primary Care Division, particularly to the incumbents assigned panel of Primary Care patients.
• Staffs walk-in patients.
• Provides surrogacy coverage as specified by management.
• Practices in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence.
• Practices as an independent provider utilizing direct face-to-face visits, telephone visits, and veteran video connect visits (VVC).

Requirements --------------------------------------------------------

• 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 are ineligible to apply.

Overview --------------------------------------------------------

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates: 02/24/2026 to 09/30/2026
• Salary: $250,000 to $300,000 per year
• Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary.

Locations --------------------------------------------------------

• 1 vacancy in the following locations:
• Astoria, OR
• Bend, OR
• Fairview, OR
• Hillsboro, OR
• Salem, OR
• The Dalles, OR
• West Linn, OR
• Vancouver, WA
• Remote job
• No Telework eligible
• No Travel Required
• No Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment Type --------------------------------------------------------

• Permanent
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Service: Excepted
• Promotion potential: None
• Job family Series: 0602 Medical Officer
• Supervisory status: No
• Security clearance: Other
• Drug test: Yes
• Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive, NS, Low Risk
• Trust determination process: Credentialing
• Suitability: Fitness
• Financial disclosure: No
• Bargaining unit status: No
• Announcement number: CBSV-12894946-26-AS
• Control number: 858741500

Additional Information --------------------------------------------------------

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
• It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
• The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

How to Apply --------------------------------------------------------

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
• Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
• To apply for this position online, complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM ET on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration.
• Please note that this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means.

Agency Contact Information --------------------------------------------------------

• Anny Souvanhna-Barrier
• Phone: 208-573-0513
• Email: anny.souvanhnava.gov
• Address: VA Portland Health Care System, 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239, US

Next Steps --------------------------------------------------------

• Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
• We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.
• After the review is complete, a referral certificate is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
• Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview.
• All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
• You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
• Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

Fair and Transparent --------------------------------------------------------

• The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request