Primary Care Physician – Build a Balancing Act- Work Life Family

Department of Veterans Affairs

Visalia, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Chronic Disease, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Disease Prevention and Control, Federal Assistance, Health Education, Healthcare, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Performance Management, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Process Improvement, Retirement Plan, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Evaluation, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Visalia, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

Are you passionate about primary care and dedicated to serving veterans in California's Central Valley? The VA Central California Health Care System invites a compassionate and competent Primary Care Physician to join our multidisciplinary team at the Visalia Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. Enjoy professional satisfaction, a supportive workplace, and a vibrant, family-friendly community. Primary Care Physician Role Overview: As a Primary Care Physician in Visalia, you will deliver comprehensive outpatient medical care to a diverse panel of veteran patients. Provide preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient-centered services in a collaborative and well-resourced environment. Enjoy the autonomy to shape your patient relationships and practice, supported by an experienced clinical team and administrative staff. Key Responsibilities: As a key member of our Visalia Outpatient Clinic PACT team, you will provide comprehensive direct patient care-including histories, physicals, medication management, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and clinical reminders. You'll lead team-based care for assigned Veteran panels, utilize tools like registries to identify and address both individual and population needs, and ensure timely access and evaluation. You'll help drive team performance improvement, oversee My HealtheVet compliance, and deliver care via VA Video Connect as needed. You will function to the full extent of your clinical privileges and participate in health education, wellness coaching, and patient engagement. Your respectful, timely, and effective communication will support seamless coordination within the team and with patients and their support team. Why You Should Join Us: Impactful Service:

Transform the health and well-being of veterans while building lasting patient-physician relationships.

Modern Facility:

Practice in a modern, community-based setting with access to the resources and support of the VA network.

Collaborative Team:

Work with dedicated colleagues in a patient-first, teamwork-oriented culture.

Competitive Compensation and Federal Benefits:

Enjoy a salary of $225,000 to $300,000 annually plus: Performance bonus and recruitment incentives

Annual cost of living increases

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance from day one

Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): All full-time VA physicians are enrolled in FERS, which includes a defined-benefit pension plan. This plan provides you with a monthly income upon retirement based on your salary history and years of service.

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): The TSP is a federal government 401(k)-style retirement savings plan. The VA automatically contributes to your TSP account, and you can make pre-tax contributions as well. The VA matches your contributions dollar-for-dollar on the first 3% of your salary and 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2%-for a total possible match of up to 5%.

Education Debt Reduction Program

(EDRP):

Up to $200,000 in tax-free

student loan repayment over five years (if eligible)

Generous paid time off (26 annual leave days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, CME leave)

Paid liability coverage with tail

Life insurance and CME reimbursement

Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy flexible scheduling, administrative support, and a positive environment where your well-being is a priority.

Lifestyle & Location: Visalia boasts a friendly, affordable community nestled at the gateway to the Sierra Nevada and Sequoia National Park. Enjoy all-season outdoor activities, a vibrant arts and food scene, excellent schools, and the convenience of living in California's beautiful Central Valley. Ready to Find Your Balance and Make a Difference? Please email your CV to

Gregory.Salmon@va.gov

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