VA Primary Care Physician in Livermore, California-GREAT BENEFITS!

VA Primary Care Physician in Livermore, California

Location: VA Palo Alto in Livermore, CA

Job Description: The VA Livermore is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Primary Care Physician to join our dedicated team in providing top-notch healthcare services to our Veteran population. You will be part of a committed and knowledgeable team providing comprehensive and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide primary care services to a panel of patients, including diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of conditions
• Conduct routine health assessments and preventive care for Veterans
• Coordinate with specialists and other healthcare providers to ensure integrated care
• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) effectively to document patient information and care provided
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to improve patient care
• Educate patients and their families on medical conditions, treatments, and preventive measures
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the Primary Care department

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is preferred
• Valid medical license to practice in the United States
• Completion of a residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Proven experience in primary care practice is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Dedication to providing exemplary care to Veterans

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Retirement plans including a government pension and Thrift Savings Plan (401k) with employer matching
• Malpractice coverage provided by the VA

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position with a standard work schedule, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Let's Connect! Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter, kelly.deboer@va.gov 

Come serve those who have served our country. Join the Palo Alto VA Medical Center Livermore team today!

The Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System is a large and complex facility with inpatient, outpatient, residential and homeless services. Located in Palo Alto, CA, the heart of Silicon Valley, with beautiful weather, great food, a large multicultural population and a multitude of outdoor activities. Palo Alto is 30 miles from San Francisco, the beach and the mountains.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service