Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary:

The Internal Medicine Physician supervises and provides medical services specializing in general medicine for veterans with substance use disorders at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, extensive paid time off, federal retirement benefits, and comprehensive insurance coverage. The position supports work-life balance and professional growth within a mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program.

Job Description

Join our Team at the Department of Veterans Medical center, Palo Alto, CA as a Physician - Internal/Family Medicine Supervisor Mental Health Residential Program - Palo Alto, CA!

The Physician Supervisor - Internal or Family Medicine Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (MHRRTPs) has expertise in General Medicine for populations with substance use disorders. The incumbent reports directly to the Director of MHRRTPs, or designee, who in turn reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Mental Health and Homeless Programs and is responsible for providing medical services to eligible Veterans through the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS).

Benefits and Features

• Expected Salary range from $298K to $320K (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience).
• Work Schedule: Full-time. Schedule will be determined by supervisor.
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

We encourage you to consider VA employment in Palo Alto, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.

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