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Posted 1 week ago
Primary Care Physician
Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Sioux Falls
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Job description
<p><strong>Make Every Clinic Day Count - Become a Primary Care Physician for America's Veterans in Sioux Falls, SD</strong></p><p>Step into a primary care career where your work truly matters-serve Veterans at the Royal C. Johnson VA Health Care System in Sioux Falls, SD, with a highly competitive salary of <strong>$225,000-$315,000</strong> and predictable Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. hours. Join a mission-driven team that offers outstanding federal benefits, work-life balance, and the chance to build lasting relationships with the Veterans who depend on you.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li><p>Provide comprehensive <strong>primary care</strong> to adult and geriatric Veterans in an ambulatory setting, focusing on continuity and whole-person care.</p></li><li><p>Lead an integrated <strong>PACT team</strong> (RN, LPN, clerk, and support staff) to manage chronic disease, preventive care, and acute concerns.</p></li><li><p>Practice evidence-based medicine with access to on-site specialists, mental health, and ancillary services within the VA system.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Why Choose VA Sioux Falls?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Serve at the <strong>Royal C. Johnson VA Health Care System</strong>, a well-established facility dedicated to improving the quality of life of Veterans across the region.</p></li><li><p>Experience a <strong>collegial culture</strong> that values teamwork, respect, and long-term relationships with patients and staff.</p></li><li><p>Enjoy the welcoming community and affordable cost of living in Sioux Falls, with excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a growing downtown.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Total Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><p>Federal employee <strong>benefits package</strong>, including robust retirement (FERS pension plus Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% matching), health, dental, vision, and life insurance.</p></li><li><p>Generous paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays, plus potential CME time and reimbursement.</p></li><li><p>Eligibility for annual <strong>performance pay</strong> (up to $15,000) and regular salary reviews and COLA increases when authorized by law.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li><p>Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.</p></li><li><p>Passionate about <strong>caring for Veterans</strong>, committed to high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care.</p></li><li><p>Values a stable, Monday-Friday schedule and a team-based practice model in a mission-driven environment.</p></li></ul><p>Bring your skills to a place where your patients' service-and yours-are honored every day.</p><p><strong>To apply:</strong>?Send your CV to?<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" href="mailto:Jason.tafoya@va.gov">Jason.tafoya@va.gov</a><br><strong>Questions?</strong>?Schedule a time to chat here:?<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" href="https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/JasonTafoyaVA@DVAGOV.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/">https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/JasonTafoyaVA@DVAGOV.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/</a></p><p>Join us in Sioux Falls and help ensure every Veteran has a trusted <strong>primary care</strong> partner-while you enjoy a rewarding career, remarkable benefits, and a balanced life</p>
Benefits
Pension, Life insurance