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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. This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): For highly qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 This position is in support of the Primary Care Services in the Central Arkansas Veterans Health System (CAVHS), and is a Community Based Outpatient Clinic located in Conway Arkansas. The Veterans Health Administration uses a team-based approach to Veteran Centric Primary Care. Duties include but are not limited to the following: * Diagnosis and management of common and complex diseases and functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, gastroenteric, and genitourinary systems and acute and chronic pain. As well as medical conditions involving allergy and immunology, cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, nephrology, and rheumatology. * Ambulatory care physicians assess, stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions. * Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs. Includes laboratory studies, electrocardiograms, radiographic procedures, KOH preps, Home Glucose Monitoring, Gram Stains. * General medical history and physical examinations and care involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients. * Consultation or referral to appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated. * Diagnosis and management of chronic or long-term illnesses and injuries in adults. * Performs preventative health care counseling and instructs patients and/or families on treatment plans. * Diagnosis and management including counseling for emotional and behavioral problems. * Diagnosis and management of occupational and environmental problems. * Oversee health supervision visits with appropriate anticipatory and preventive guidance and screening measures. * Triage of patients with life-threatening conditions. * Counseling patients with common marital or family problems. * Adult Immunizations. * Diagnose and treat episodic illnesses in adults. * Counseling of patients with minor psychosexual problems. * Sex specific diagnosis, management for preventative screenings for both male and female veterans. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm