Primary Care Physician

Explore Primary Care Physician Opportunities at the Phoenix VA Health Care System!

Enjoy 50 - 55 Days of PTO, $200,000 Student Loan Repayment, Outstanding VA Benefits, and Much More!

The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) is seeking board-eligible/board-certified (BE/BC) Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians to join our Primary Care team. Current openings include our Phoenix 32nd Street Clinic, Phoenix Southwest Clinic, Scottsdale Clinic, and Surprise Clinic.

Work Schedule:

• • Monday to Friday
  • Flexible shifts: 5/8-hour shifts or 4/10-hour shifts, depending on the clinic
  • No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties!

Patient Care:

• • Manage a patient panel of 8 to 18 patients per day
  • Focus on individual patient care with a smaller patient panel size

Benefits of Being a VA Primary Care Provider:

• • Outstanding work-life balance and exceptional VA benefits
  • No concerns with RVUs or insurance companies
  • Opportunities for professional growth with ample personal time

VA Offers:

• • Competitive Pay : Based on training, experience, and local labor market
  • Annual Performance Bonus : Up to $15,000 per year
  • Guaranteed Salary Increases
  • No Employment Contracts, Non-compete Clauses, or Restrictive Covenants
  • Generous Leave : 26 days of paid vacation, 13 days paid sick time, and 11 paid federal holidays
  • Paid CME : 5 days off for board-certified physicians
  • Federal Retirement Plan with separate 401K (partial agency match)
  • Health Insurance : Including optional dental and vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Nationwide Mobility : Relocate without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) : Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment**
  • Malpractice Coverage : Covered under federal tort laws
  • Licensure : 1 full & unrestricted active U.S. medical license allows work at any VA facility

To learn more, email your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at timothy.bernau@va.gov or call 623-920-1304!

Why Choose Phoenix, AZ?

Phoenix, the capital city of Arizona, is known for its year-round sun, stunning desert landscapes, and world-class resorts and golf courses. As the fifth-largest city in the U.S., Phoenix offers sophisticated urban living, rich Southwest culture, and endless outdoor adventures. Enjoy major destinations for recreation and relaxation, must-visit culinary and cocktail venues, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Experience all that Phoenix-affectionately known as the "Valley of the Sun"-has to offer!

Note:

• • Board certification is required to receive 5 days of paid CME leave. ** This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan repayment program. Specific eligibility requirements must be met and the application submitted within four months of your start date. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office. Former participants are ineligible. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions or assistance.