Primary Care VA Opportunity in Jasper, Alabama

The Jasper, AL VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is actively seeking Primary Care Physicians to join our mission-driven healthcare team!

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to serve our nation’s Veterans while enjoying work-life balance, a collaborative care model, and a community where nature meets Small-Town charm!  

Position Overview:

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Patient Load: 12–13 patients per day per physician, allowing time for quality, patient-centered care
• Team Model: Work as part of a Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT)
• Each physician is supported by a dedicated RN, LPN and MSA and has expanded support from clinical pharmacy, social work, mental health, and nutrition.
• Employment Type: Federal – with full VA benefits

• Paid Time Off: 50 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) AND federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

• Compensation: Competitive salary + performance bonuses + comprehensive federal benefits package

Why You'll Love Living and Working in Jasper, Alabama:

• Jasper sits in Walker County and is known for its friendly community, scenic surroundings, and proximity to Lewis Smith Lake, one of the clearest lakes in the Southeast. Popular for boating, fishing, and lakefront living.
• Downtown Revitalization: Quaint shops, dining, and a growing arts scene.
• Cost of Living: Very affordable housing, utilities, and groceries.
• Outdoor lovers’ paradise: Hiking, kayaking, and camping nearby in the William B. Bankhead National Forest.

 Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (required)
• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active and unrestricted medical license (from any U.S. state or territory)

If interested, please provide your CV for immediate consideration!

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 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• 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