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Physician - Primary Care - Campbell County/La Follette, TN
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Salary
$170,000
– $210,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
La Follette, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/26/16
Duties: The duties will include assisting Veterans as the Lead Physician at our new clinic located in Campbell County Tennessee, in the town of Lafollette. This is a unique opportunity to take a role of leadership in program development and in providing Primary Care services. A career with the Veterans Health Administration affords unique advantages including working with a team of highly dedicated professionals in providing quality services for our Nation's Veterans and a "family friendly" work schedule. State of the art Electronic Medical Records Systems and advanced Telemedicine services are an integral part of our operations. This is an outpatient position without call responsibilities. Outstanding health care and retirement benefits are provided as well as a generous vacation / leave package The area offers numerous outdoor activities in a scenic, friendly, and healthful environment.Perfectly natural is the soothing sound of a babbling Spring brook and the soft whirl of a fisherman's reel. Perfectly natural is the peaceful Summer breeze atop a majestic mountain, and it's the mountains' brilliant show of scarlet, gold, and burgundy in the Fall. Perfectly natural is also the silent Winter snowfall on lush evergreens. Any season, Lafollette Tennessee is the perfectly natural choice for your new hometown. Today the City of LaFollette is a thriving community that combines growth with small town charm. The City of LaFollette offers such modern conveniences as a recently refurbished hospital, a new post office, new elementary school, and an extensive upgrade in city recreation. If you like the mountains, the lake, or just plain old fashioned small town charm, LaFollette, Tennessee is the place for you. We are seeking an immediate fill forfull-time Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to serve at the VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located inLafollette, Tennessee. The Physician reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer, Primary Care and Community Medicine clinic, located in Knoxville,Tennessee.The Physicianis charged with providingoutpatient-only primary care for eligible Veterans in the area. The required skill set includes current Primary Care clinical proficiency, willingness and ability to encourage teamwork, implement new initiatives and maintain high standards of performance. A broad working knowledge of and experience with VA policies and procedures is desirable, but not mandatory. VA Primary Care Providers are responsible for coordinating all aspects of the patients' care, making referrals to specialists, ordering procedures, ordering and monitoring all medications plus handling all their patients' acute needs. Work Schedule: Generally administrative-type hours, 7:45 amto 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday (some clinic hours may be extended as needed) Salary: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Physician Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected Relocation Expenses: Relocation expensesmay beauthorized for this position. A relocation or recruitment incentive may be available for well qualified candidates. /.jb-duties Wrapper for estimated pay section $170000 $210000 End Wrapper for estimated pay section Job Details Application Open Date 3/12/2016 Application Close Date 9/30/2016 end job-details left Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply United States Citizens Status Full Time end job-details right end mystery div end job-details