More Than Medicine, Make A Difference; Primary Care Physician Needed at South Texas VA Healthcare System

About the Position

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a compassionate and skilled Primary Care Physician to join our Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). As a PACT physician, you will have the opportunity to work with our nation's heroes, providing them with the high-quality care they deserve. You will also have the chance to live in San Antonio, TX, a vibrant and diverse city with a lot to offer.

Responsibilities

• Manage a panel of patients.
• Provide preventive care.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses.
• Coordinate care with other specialists.
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions and treatment options.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Valid unencumbered state medical license
• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package $200,000-$243,000
• Opportunity to work with our nation's heroes.
• Great work-life balance
• Live in San Antonio, TX, a vibrant and diverse city with a lot to offer.
• Education Debt Reduction Program.  (Up To $200,000 in repayment.  $40,000/year for 5 years) TAX FREE 
• A relocation/Recruitment Incentive is also available. 

Why Join the South Texas VA Healthcare System?

At the South Texas VA Healthcare System, we are committed to providing our Veterans with the highest quality care possible. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a great work-life balance. We also have a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to improve our services.

San Antonio is a vibrant and diverse city with a lot to offer. It is home to several historical and cultural attractions, as well as a thriving arts and entertainment scene. San Antonio is also a great place to raise a family, with excellent schools and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

If you are a compassionate and skilled Primary Care Physician who is looking to make a difference in the lives of our nation's heroes, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.