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Primary Care Physician (Outpatient) Staff & Supervisory Lead Opportunities

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), Las Vegas & Surrounding Communities

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

Come work in the entertainment capital of the world -- Las Vegas, Nevada! Whether it be the iconic strip; the exciting nightlife; the world renowned restaurants; or any of the outdoor adventures, Las Vegas has it. With over three-hundred days of fabulous weather, there is never a reason or season to stay home!

The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) in Las Vegas NV is recruiting for BC/BE Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Physicians to fill Staff, Clinical-Based Hybrid Tele-Health and Supervisory Primary Care Physician (PCP) positions. Since 1972, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve our Veteran's health care needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 240,000 veterans living in our catchment area. In addition to our main facility in Las Vegas, we offer services in three community-based outpatient clinics located in Henderson, Pahrump and Laughlin, and at four Primary Care Clinics in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.

The Supervising Physician will be assigned at the Laughlin Primary Care Clinic, Laughlin Nevada, and is a leadership position that is responsible for all aspects of primary care delivery and supervision of staff. In conjunction with the Chief of Primary Care and the Assistant Chief of Primary Care, the Supervisor will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, implementing, controlling and refining a comprehensive patient management/clinical support program. The selected Primary Care Physician (PCP) Supervisor (BC FM &/or BC IM) will provide services and technical counsel as necessary, promoting the development of professional staff within the clinic through coaching, mentoring, teaching, and encouraging self-assessment and self-improvement; and meeting the care and treatment needs of patients to achieve maximum utilization of patient care resources in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner. The PCP Supervisor should be a forward thinking physician who embraces Primary Care delivered via a Care Team (PACT/PCMH) model with the ability to manage both local and rural operations maximizing use of virtual technology. The ideal PCP Supervisory candidate will possess the following characteristics and attributes:

• Strong administrative, clinical and leadership experience and skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills 
• Embraces and initiates new treatment programs and technologies
• Effective management and operations experience 
• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Experience in physician recruitment and retention

The Staff Primary Care Physician (PCP) selected Physician, who is BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, will be responsible for providing primary care for patients through our Tele-Health System. The selected physician provides appropriate care for Veterans ranging in age from 18 through geriatric years, taking into consideration diagnosis and physical, functional, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs. The Physician serves as a provider who is highly skilled in the management of a patient's primary care needs and evaluation of need for subspecialty referral. The Physician is responsible to contribute to the achievements of quality of care standards, efficiency, process improvement, and patient satisfaction. The Physician writes orders for diagnostic testing, prescribed medications, and consultation to specialty services utilizing computer-keyboarding techniques. The Physician is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values and with a commitment to service excellence. The Physician will serve as a resource for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants who are also delivering primary care and responds to all staff in the primary care teams in regards to patient concerns.

Location: Assignment availability and interests will be discussed during interview, and may include any one of the following Primary Care Clinics, based on available openings and physician's interests:

• Northeast Primary Care Clinic: 4461 East Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas NV, 89104
• Northwest Primary Care Clinic: 3968 North Rancho Drive, North Las Vegas NV, 89130
• Southeast Primary Care Clinic: 1020 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV, 89015
• Southwest Primary Care Clinic: 7235 South Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas NV, 89113
• Primary Care Clinic, VA Southern Nevada Hospital, 6900 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas NV, 89086
• Pahrump Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 220 South Lola Lane, Pahrump NV 89048
• Laughlin Rural Outreach Clinic, 3650 South Point Circle, Laughlin NV 89029 (Hybrid Tele-Health)

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some weekend and holiday tours may be required to ensure patient care, and will discussed during interview.

Required Qualifications For Consideration:

• Must be a United States Citizen  
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

VA ensures and encourages a healthy work/life balance by providing Physicians with a robust benefits package and fostering an environment where more time is spent on medical practice and less on business tasks. VA does this by offering:

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave – you can carry over up to 86 days into a new year
• 13 Days paid sick leave per year with unlimited carry over! 
• 10 Federal holidays with pay
• 5-Day paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans to choose from with premiums partially offset / paid by the VA
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses
• Term life insurance, family, & additional coverage options are available with cost shared by the Federal Government.
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a  401K-type plan.
• Physician Benefits Brochure:  https://www.vacareers.va.gov/assets/common/print/Physician_Brochure.pdf

CONTACT:

For information and consideration, please forward copy of Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to: Dave Aragon, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant (Southern CA & Southern NV), (702) 675-5761, david.aragon@va.gov