Join Our Team in Beautiful Kernersville, NC – Primary Care Opportunity Awaits! Benefit from a sustainable caseload!

Join us in serving those who have served! The Kernersville Health Care Center’s Primary Care Department is seeking dedicated Primary Care Providers to make a difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes.

Benefit from a sustainable daily caseload—see 12 to 14 patients in a supportive environment

Duties

Clinical - Direct Patient Care:

• Upholds high ethical, clinical, and administrative standards.
• Provides age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Acts as a Primary Care provider within PACT at Kernersville HCC.
• Performs evaluations, follow-ups, and procedures.
• Prescribes and manages medications for chronic conditions and pain.

Clinical-Indirect Patient Care:

• Reviews and recommends adjustments to medication regimens.
• Contributes to pain management planning.
• Documents patient interactions in electronic health records.
• Ensures compliance with policies and initiatives.
• Participates in team meetings and care coordination.
• Offers expert consultation on complex cases.
• Leads quality improvement and process initiatives.

Research & Quality Improvement (When applicable):

• Participates in research and quality projects related to drug therapy and patient care.
• Assists in preparing publication articles.

Program Management & Administration

• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Supports performance metrics improvement, especially in pain management.
• Maintains interdepartmental relationships and collaborates on best practices.
• Participate in hospital committees and in-service programs.
• Completes required continuing education (CMEs).

Requirements

• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal or Family Medicine
• Hold a full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State
• Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty.
• U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be considered when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA policy.

About our Benefits

• Salary: $200,000-$270,000

• Salary: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME).
• Retirement: Federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 401(k) plan with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
• CME: Up to $1,000 annually for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Contract: No physician employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• EDRP Authorized: a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to