Physician - Primary Care Physician

This Physician position at the VA requires a highly qualified medical professional.

• *Key Requirements:**
• **Citizenship:** United States Citizenship required; non-citizens may be considered if qualified citizens are unavailable.
• **Education:** Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from a VA-approved medical school.
• **Licensure:** Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
• **Residency Training:** Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies include those by ACGME, AOA, or certain non-U.S. programs with 5+ years verified U.S. practice.
• **Language:** Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• *Preferred Qualifications:**
• Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• At least 5 years of outpatient primary care practice experience.
• *Special Consideration for Residents:**
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs may be eligible for "Physician Resident Provider" (PRP) roles. PRPs must be fully licensed (not training license), appointed intermittently/fee-basis, and perform restricted, supervised duties without independent privileging.
• *Physical Demands:**
• Mostly sedentary work with some standing, bending, and carrying light items.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods to interact with patients and other services.