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This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2026. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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. Learn more. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. 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 Staff Physician (Primary Care) Major Duties include but not limited to the following: * GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The incumbent serves as the PACT Physician Primary Care at the patient-focused Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Healthcare System (ATLVAMC) and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). The incumbent is directly supervised by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Primary Care. * FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF PRACTICE: Clinical Responsibilities: * Physician's primary responsibility is to provide primary care services for a panel of 1250 patients. Physician will perform exams according to performance measure guidelines and procedures and dictate/type notes according to policy/procedure. Physician reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Other duties may include screening outpatient to determine need for further care, evaluating unscheduled patients under the physician's care, ordering diagnostic studies, carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities, initiating and expediting requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies. * Physician may be on rotation to do extended hours once per month or less. Administrative Responsibilities: * Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the primary care team, established by the primary care service line manager. * Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate service. * Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders and encounters for all patients. * Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. entering diagnostic and procedure codes). * Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Line Manager (or designee) and facility Director. Attends regular Service Line Staff meetings, Clinic Team meetings and complies with Primary Care Service Line peer review procedures. * Works effectively with team members to facilitate care including timely completion of medical forms, caring responses to patient complaints and other administrative duties. * Maintains current BLS certification and performs completion of mandatory educational classes. Other Significant Responsibilities: Academic/Teaching/Training opportunities are available at several clinics with residents and/or medical students. * Participation in Peer Review process. * Assisting assignments with Nursing Protocol Agreements ensuring the agreements meet accepted medical standards for prescribing privileges. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30 pm. Subject to change based on agency need.