Put Your Passions into Practice: Primary Care Opportunity with the VA in San Luis Obispo, CA!

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA VA), one of the nation’s largest and most innovative VA systems, is seeking a dedicated, full-time Primary Care Physician for our San Luis Obispo (SLO) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. As a Primary Care Physician at SLO, you’ll be part of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) caring for a panel of Veterans, providing longitudinal and preventive care with the support of experienced nurses, social workers, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver primary and acute care services to veteran patients in an outpatient setting
• Provide same day care and coverage for other PACT providers as needed
• Collaborate with mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants)
• Demonstrate clinical competence in history-taking, examination, diagnosis, therapeutic ability, emergencies, patient management, consultations, and record keeping
• Participate in quality assurance, process improvement, systems redesign, and access initiatives in support of local and national VA goals
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies to facilitate treatment planning and continuity of care
• Engage performance measures and process improvement initiatives
• Foster collaboration with supervisory and frontline staff to improve clinic operations
• Experience or interest in Women’s Health preferred

San Luis Obispo, California, known as “SLO,” is a vibrant and picturesque city on California’s Central Coast, celebrated for its charming downtown, mild Mediterranean climate, and strong sense of community. Home to California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), SLO offers a blend of small-town hospitality and a lively cultural scene, with abundant local restaurants, farmers’ markets, and festivals. Residents enjoy easy access to scenic hiking trails, beautiful beaches, and nearby wine regions, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a high quality of life in a welcoming, coastal setting.

Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent
• Board Certified/Eligible
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license

 Benefits and Features:  

• Salary Range: $270,000 – $315,000
• PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits 
• Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 
• Service without strings
• Reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000