Primary Care Physician

<p><strong>Explore Primary Care Physician Opportunities at the Phoenix VA Health Care System!</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Enjoy 50 - 55 Days of PTO, $200,000 Student Loan Repayment, Outstanding VA Benefits, and Much More!</strong></p><p>The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) is seeking board-eligible/board-certified (BE/BC) Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians to join our Primary Care team. Current openings include our Phoenix 32nd Street Clinic, Phoenix Southwest Clinic, Scottsdale Clinic, and Surprise Clinic.</p><p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li>Monday to Friday</li><li>Flexible shifts: 5/8-hour shifts or 4/10-hour shifts, depending on the clinic</li><li>No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties!</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Patient Care:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li>Manage a patient panel of 8 to 18 patients per day</li><li>Focus on individual patient care with a smaller patient panel size</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Benefits of Being a VA Primary Care Provider:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li>Outstanding work-life balance and exceptional VA benefits</li><li>No concerns with RVUs or insurance companies</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth with ample personal time</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>VA Offers:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li><strong>Competitive Pay</strong>: Based on training, experience, and local labor market</li><li><strong>Annual Performance Bonus</strong>: Up to $15,000 per year</li><li><strong>Guaranteed Salary Increases</strong></li><li><strong>No Employment Contracts, Non-compete Clauses, or Restrictive Covenants</strong></li><li><strong>Generous Leave</strong>: 26 days of paid vacation, 13 days paid sick time, and 11 paid federal holidays</li><li><strong>Paid CME</strong>: 5 days off for board-certified physicians</li><li><strong>Federal Retirement Plan</strong> with separate 401K (partial agency match)</li><li><strong>Health Insurance</strong>: Including optional dental and vision</li><li><strong>Life Insurance</strong></li><li><strong>Nationwide Mobility</strong>: Relocate without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay</li><li><strong>Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)</strong>: Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment**</li><li><strong>Malpractice Coverage</strong>: Covered under federal tort laws</li><li><strong>Licensure</strong>: 1 full & unrestricted active U.S. medical license allows work at any VA facility</li></ul></li></ul><p>To learn more, email your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at <a href="mailto:timothy.bernau@va.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">timothy.bernau@va.gov</a> or call 623-920-1304!</p><p><strong>Why Choose Phoenix, AZ?</strong></p><p>Phoenix, the capital city of Arizona, is known for its year-round sun, stunning desert landscapes, and world-class resorts and golf courses. As the fifth-largest city in the U.S., Phoenix offers sophisticated urban living, rich Southwest culture, and endless outdoor adventures. Enjoy major destinations for recreation and relaxation, must-visit culinary and cocktail venues, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Experience all that Phoenix-affectionately known as the "Valley of the Sun"-has to offer!</p><p></p><p><strong>Note:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li>Board certification is required to receive 5 days of paid CME leave. ** This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan repayment program. Specific eligibility requirements must be met and the application submitted 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. Former participants are ineligible. Contact <a href="mailto:VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov</a> for questions or assistance.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p>