Physician (Internal Medicine) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

Summary

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 06/26/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed (open continuous announcement). The VA North Texas Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Physician (Internal Medicine) for the Bonham - Texas location. Relocation Incentive may be authorized to highly qualified candidates. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation of primary care delivery systems - optimizing patient care - and improving health outcomes
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing multidisciplinary teams - fostering a collaborative environment - and driving organizational excellence
• Expertise in quality improvement initiatives - patient safety protocols - and the integration of evidence-based practices to enhance the delivery of primary care services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - essential for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff - patients - and external stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of VA policies - regulations - and systems - or equivalent experience in a comparable healthcare setting - to effectively navigate and lead within the VA framework
• Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and a vision for advancing primary care services in alignment with the mission of the VA North Texas Health Care System
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: The position requires compliance with VA Handbook and VASTHCS Policy related to physical requirements to include: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) Light carrying (under 15 pounds) Straight pulling Pushing Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Walking Standing Repeated bending Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Near vision correctable (at 13" to 16" to jaeger 1 to 4) Far vision correctable ( in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other) Hearing (aid permitted) Emotional and mental stability Clear speech

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• The Physicians (MD/DO) in Primary Care (PACT) is accountable for adhering to established policies and standards of care/standards of practice in evaluating - tracking - and following up on patient care
• The MD/DO works in collaboration with heath care professionals to provide longitudinal case management of the PCP's entire PACT panel with independent care delivery for acute/same day needs - or when otherwise requested by the PCP
• Duties are but not limited to: Provide independent care delivery for chronic - acute/same day medical needs
• The type of care is served to the Veteran population - with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes - hypertension - hyperlipidemia - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - mental health disorders - etc
• A part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing - prescribe medications - consult with specialty service - and utilize computerized/electronic medical records
• Major function of the position includes Health risk Assessment - goal setting for prevention - and chronic diseases management
• A major focus is in preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients - improve coordination of care - decrease clinic waits or delays - and appropriate use of resources
• Provide direct patient care to include - but are not limited to: history and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning - clinical reminder completion as applicable
• Document all medical information in an electronic medical record
• Perform medication reconciliation
• Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care - which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare
• Oversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager - MyHealtheVet - and encounter completion
• Proficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect) - and Comprehensive Women's Health care
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 A.M
• - 4:30 P.M
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application 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 after complete review of the EDRP application
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• 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.