Join us in serving those who have served! The Kernersville Health Care Center s Primary Care Department is seeking dedicated Primary Care Providers to make a difference in the lives of our nation s heroes.
Benefit from a sustainable daily caseload see 12 to 14 patients in a supportive environment
Duties
Clinical - Direct Patient Care:
- Upholds high ethical, clinical, and administrative standards.
- Provides age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients.
- Acts as a Primary Care provider within PACT at Kernersville HCC.
- Performs evaluations, follow-ups, and procedures.
- Prescribes and manages medications for chronic conditions and pain.
Clinical-Indirect Patient Care:
- Reviews and recommends adjustments to medication regimens.
- Contributes to pain management planning.
- Documents patient interactions in electronic health records.
- Ensures compliance with policies and initiatives.
- Participates in team meetings and care coordination.
- Offers expert consultation on complex cases.
- Leads quality improvement and process initiatives.
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Research & Quality Improvement (When applicable):
- Participates in research and quality projects related to drug therapy and patient care.
- Assists in preparing publication articles.
Program Management & Administration
- Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
- Supports performance metrics improvement, especially in pain management.
- Maintains interdepartmental relationships and collaborates on best practices.
- Participate in hospital committees and in-service programs.
- Completes required continuing education (CMEs).
Requirements
- Board Certified or Eligible in Internal or Family Medicine
- Hold a full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State
- Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty.
- U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be considered when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA policy.
About our Benefits
- Salary: $200,000-$270,000
- Salary: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
- Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME).
- Retirement: Federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 401(k) plan with up to 5% VA contributions.
- Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many can be carried into retirement).
- Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
- CME: Up to $1,000 annually for full-time physicians with board certification.
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
- Contract: No physician employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
- EDRP Authorized: a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to
