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Department of Veterans Affairs
Primary Care Leadership in Sunny AZ
Yuma, AZ
Job Highlights
Our Yuma VA Clinic is seeking a Primacy Care Medical Director to join our team. This is an amazing opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of our veterans.
Work Schedule: Four - 10 hour shifts, Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
This position will work closely with the Chief and Assistant Chief of Primary Care. This position will work out of the Yuma Clinic. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversees operations for patient care by Primary Care Service according to the rules and regulations set by the VHA, VACO, VISN, SAVAHCS, Medical Bylaws, Primary Care SOPs, all other federal and State laws, rules and regulations.
- Develops, reviews, and implements clinic policies and procedures as needed with final approval from the Chief. Trains clinic and ancillary staff on the new policies and procedures as effective and efficiently as possible.
- Reviews Veteran complaints, investigates, delegates, and summarizes cohesive response along with the Clinic Office Manager and Clinical Nurse Manager.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): authorized 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
It is important not only to know if a job is a good fit for you, but if the organization and community will be the right fit for you and your family.
If you'd like to learn more, please message me at: latonya.collins2@va.gov
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Access to Parks
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Access to Outdoor Activities
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Cost of Living
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Public Schools
Total Population
96,349
Median Rent
$891
Median Home Value
$143,400
Median Income
$47,998
Posted June 12, 2024