Primary Care Provider South Texas VA

Do you want to:

• Provide exceptional primary care to our nation's veterans?
• Join a dedicated team at the forefront of healthcare innovation?
• Live in a vibrant city with a rich history and no state income tax?

If you answered yes, then the South Texas Veterans Health Care System has the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Primary Care Physician (PCP) to join our team and deliver high-quality care to our veterans in San Antonio, Texas.

Why Choose the VA?

At the VA, you'll be making a real difference in the lives of those who served our country. We offer a competitive salary of $200,000-$245,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Loan Repayment Programs: We can help you tackle your student loan debt!
• Excellent Health Insurance: We offer a variety of health insurance plans to suit your needs.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Start planning for your future with our retirement savings program.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time off to relax and recharge.
• Continuing Education: We support your professional development with opportunities for continuing education.
• And much more!

Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, you must:

• Possess a valid, unrestricted, and unencumbered state medical license 
• Be board-eligible or board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty.
• Be a graduate of an accredited medical school with an M.D. or D.O. degree.

Live Where You Love: San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio is a thriving city with a rich history, a vibrant cultural scene, and a delicious culinary scene. From the Alamo to the River Walk, there's something for everyone in San Antonio. And, as a bonus, Texas boasts no state income tax, allowing you to keep more of your hard-earned money.

Join Our Team

If you're a dedicated and compassionate physician who meets the qualifications above and wants to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply!

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Is this for your mother? While this position sounds great, it's important to ensure it aligns with your mother's career goals and qualifications. Would she be interested in working for the VA system? Does her current license meet the requirements?

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 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.