Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Primary Care Physician
Our organization is seeking to welcome a Primary Care Physician to our dedicated team at the Kearny Mesa Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
The CBOC operates using a Patient Aligned Care Team Model. In collaboration with a team that includes a Primary Care Provider (PCP), Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), and a Clerk, the PCP will manage a patient panel of approximately 1,200 individuals. The role involves delivering primary care services in a collaborative environment, focusing on chronic disease management and preventive health care. Common conditions treated include:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Degenerative Arthritis
- Depression
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Chronic Pain
The physician will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating non-surgical adult patients across all age groups, addressing a variety of diseases, injuries, and disorders without life-threatening complications. Responsibilities also include assessing and stabilizing patients with urgent conditions, in line with medical staff policies regarding emergency and consultative services. The physician may supervise mid-level providers, such as nurse practitioners, and will work closely with various specialties both within and outside the VA system to manage or co-manage patient health. Select mental health and subspecialty services are available on-site, while additional services can be accessed through consultations with the San Diego VA Health Care System or the community.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding Federal Government holidays. There is no weekend call required!
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- Unrestricted U.S. Medical License
- Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency in Internal or Family Medicine
What We Offer
- Compensation package ranging from $240,000 to $300,000, based on experience, training, and local market conditions
- Annual performance bonus of up to $15,000
- Guaranteed salary increases
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance of $1,000 per year
- Malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act for VHA physicians
- No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, or restrictive covenants
- 26 days of paid vacation, 13 days of paid sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays
- Federal Retirement Pension along with a separate 401K plan featuring a 5% agency match
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
- Nationwide mobility allowing relocation without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering student loan reimbursement assistance up to $200,000 over five years, subject to fund availability
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity as a Primary Care Provider, please submit your Curriculum Vitae.