Primary Care Physician – Whole Health

VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) is seeking full-time Primary Care Physicians at several VA Boston sites.  VA Primary Care Physicians manage a complex panel of patients in collaborative teams. Each physician is assigned three staff: a registered nurse, clinical associate, and scheduler. Panel sizes are approximately 1200 patients per full-time physician and appointment lengths are 60 minutes for new patients and 30 minutes for all other appointments.  Telephone and video care are encouraged. There is no call, and no weekend or holiday duty.

Physicians provide general and gender-specific care to both men and women Veterans that range in age from 18 through the geriatric years.  The physician serves as collaborating physician for nurse practitioner/physician assistants. The VA utilizes a national electronic medical record and is known for delivering high quality, evidence-based care within a culture of continuous improvement. 

The Primary Care Service at VA Boston Healthcare System is leading the VHA’s initiative in the Whole Health System of care which includes conventional treatment, but also focuses on self-empowerment, self-healing, and self-care. The Whole Health System approach is informed by evidence-based research and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

VABHS offers teaching opportunities for both medical students and medical residents in the inpatient and outpatient arenas. As a member of the VABHS and Department of Medicine, a faculty appointment at an appropriate rank may be offered based on involvement in teaching.  Academic accomplishments should be commensurate with academic appointment at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level at Harvard Medical School or Boston University School of Medicine.

Jamaica Plain campus: We are seeking an enthusiastic internist with a passion for medical education.  Candidates should be able to provide longitudinal care to a panel of medically complex and diverse patients, as well as be able to precept house staff and medical students. Prior expertise in medical education is preferred. A full-time position in a large Primary Care group in Boston which is accessible by the MBTA Green line. This facility has many specialty services, as well as mental health, radiology and urgent care.  Teaching is an important part of this practice, and resident clinics are held with residents from Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center, and Boston Medical Center.

Brockton campus: A full time position on a lovely campus offering many services including urgent care, radiology, short-term rehabilitation, palliative and hospice care, long-term care, a chronic Spinal Cord Injury unit, mental health services, and an outpatient Women’s Health Center, located 25 miles south of Boston. It is the largest VA Boston Primary Care practice with integrated nursing staff, behavioral health, clinical pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, and peer partners.

Incentives: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be available. May be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student load reimbursement program valued up to $200,000 over 5 years.

Requirements: U.S. Citizenship and a full, unrestricted license A Massachusetts license is expected on effective date of hire due to certain State requirements.  Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

In addition to competitive pay and liability protection, you’ll also enjoy a robust benefits plan.

For more information on federal benefits visit: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

or Physician Total Rewards:  https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Physician-Dentist-Podiatrist-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

The VA Boston Healthcare System is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer/ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Veterans and their family members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please email your letter of interest and CV to: VABostonPrimaryCareMDSearch@va.gov