Primary Care Physician

Mobile, Alabama is a historic port city on the Gulf Coast, known as the birthplace of America's Mardi Gras and the "Gateway to the Gulf". It is the state's only saltwater port and has a rich cultural heritage with a significant historic district and famous landmarks like the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. The city boasts the second-largest river delta in the U.S. and a unique subtropical climate, offering both a deep connection to the past and vibrant cultural experiences today.

About the Company

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System serves Veterans across Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, providing comprehensive, high-quality medical care through a network of state-of-the-art facilities. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, we are committed to serving those who served, offering advanced medical technology, collaborative work environments, and a strong mission-driven culture. Physicians who join our team enjoy work-life balance, competitive federal benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our nation’s heroes.

About the Role

The Biloxi VA Clinic is seeking a passionate Primary Care Physician to bring high-quality healthcare directly to Veterans in the Gulf Coast region, offering primary care, mental health services, and specialty care in a modern, well-equipped setting. Physicians at this facility enjoy the flexibility of working in a dynamic outpatient environment while benefiting from the strong support network of the larger Gulf Coast VA system. With a focus on patient-centered care, innovation, and community impact, the Biloxi VA Clinic is an ideal place for providers looking to serve those who have served our country.

Responsibilities

• The Physician will be responsible for providing primary care for patients with the new VA care delivery system, Patient-Aligned Care Teams (PACT).

 

• This model of care incorporates a patient-centered approach focusing on access to care, care managers, collaboration amongst specialties and other services (including nursing and clerical staff), and alternative means of care (tele-health, nursing visits, shared medical appointments, etc.).

 

• The Physician serves as a Primary Care Physician in outpatient primary care clinics providing 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 patients primary care needs and evaluation of need for subspecialty referral.

Qualifications

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine

Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

 

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine

 

• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any of the US States

 

• Board Certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology (ABU)

 

• Work Schedule: Full-time, Permanent, position. Shared call rotation required.

Pay range and compensation package:

In addition to the honor of serving America’s Heroes, a career at VHA provides a robust total reward$ package (see full brochure here) and offers many benefits including:

• Flexible work schedules and shifts

 

• Low patient-provider ratios

 

• Robust insurance coverage

 

• The ability to work anywhere in the country with one active license

 

• Stable employment with competitive salary and regular pay increases

 

• 50 days annual paid time off (26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid annual sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays) in addition to other leave options including paid parental leave