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Physician (Primary Care) - Space Center VA Clinic - Colorado Springs, CO

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Position Information:The VA's Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Space Center VA Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking full-time board certified Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physicians with three or more years' of experience to join our Primary Care Health Team. The primary care provider will function as a highly skilled, independent care provider in the management of patients and will be part of an interdisciplinary care team with access to state-of-the-art medicine and some of the most advanced medical technologies available.The Health Care Clinic operates under a PACT Model (Patient Aligned Care Team). Together with his or her team, comprised of a PCP, RN, LPN, and a Medical Support Assistant, the PCP cares for a panel of approximately 450 patients. The PACT provides comprehensive care for our Veteran population, including the diagnoses, care, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. Common diagnoses encountered include diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain. Position is Monday thru Friday, no weekends, and no holidays.Requirements

  • Must be U.S. Citizen (Non-Citizen May Be Considered IAW VA Policy)
  • Must have current, active & unencumbered US State Medical License (any State)
  • Must be FM/IM BCFacility Information: The following services are available at Space Center VA Clinic:
    • Primary care services for veterans in the Colorado Springs area.
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physical Therapy
    • Kinesiotherapy
    • Mental health careCommunity Information:Magnificent scenic beauty, a favorable climate, and dreams of gold have lured visitors to Colorado Springs and neighboring Pikes Peak Country for well over 100 years.In 1806, army Lt. Zebulon Pike led a company of soldiers on a trek around the base of an enormous mountain. He called it "Grand Peak," declared it unconquerable, and moved on. Today, the 14,110-foot mountain we know as Pikes Peak has been conquered so often that an auto highway and a cog railway take visitors to the top.Modern Colorado Springs is a growing city of about 400,000, with more than 600,000 in the metropolitan area. The majority of its residents are conservative, and the city is also home to some of the country's largest nondenominational churches and conservative groups.To many visitors, the city retains the feel and mood of a small Western town. Most tourists come to see the Air Force Academy, marvel at the scenery at Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak and explore the history of America's West. Colorado Springs also has some of the best lodging and dining in the state.Benefits Information:
      • The VA supports healthy work-life-family balance by offering a robust menu of employee benefits and features
      • The expected range of annual salary is $200,000 to $243,000 and includes biennial longevity pay increases
      • Physician staff may be considered for an annual performance pay bonus up to $15,000.00 or 7.5% (whichever is less)
      • Annual Paid time off includes 26 days of vacation with pay, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays observed and CME
      • Health-Dental-Vision-Life Insurance with premiums partially offset or paid by the government with retirement portability.
      • Retirement Plans includes Federal Employee Retirement System (DB) and Thrift Savings Plan (DC) with 5% matchingAbout the VA:The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 clinical sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories.For More Information:Please forward a copy of your Curriculum Vitae and an Introduction summarizing your interests, experience, and goals, to Andrew Corum, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Physician Recruiter, or call . Compensation Information:$200000.00 / Annually - $243000.00 / Annually

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Pueblo , Physician (Primary Care) - Space Center VA Clinic - Colorado Springs, CO, Healthcare , Colorado Springs, Colorado

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