Primary Care opportunity in Great Falls, Montana! Work/Life Balance, Outstanding VA Benefits, and Much More!

Join the Montana VA and Make a Difference for Our Nation's Veterans

Are you ready for an exciting career move that combines professional excellence with a thriving personal life? Great Falls, Montana is right in the heart of Big Sky Country! Montana isn’t just a place; it’s a way of life. Montana’s unspoiled nature make for a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your next adventure and career opportunity! Great Falls boasts over 60 parks and 52 miles of River’s Edge Trail along the scenic Missouri River. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the opportunities that are waiting here in Great Falls. From hiking, mountain biking, running, kayaking to snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing – the outdoor adventures are endless.

Montana VA Health Care System (MTVAHCS) is seeking a Primary Care Physician to come care for our Veterans.

Opportunity information:

• Functions as the Physician Team leader of their Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), Ambulatory Care Services, Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) setting at (MTVAHCS). May perform additional duties (temporary or permanent) as a float provider (face-to-face or via telehealth) as those duties are assigned.
• Responsible for providing medical care in an outpatient setting following PACT principles. Will routinely provide medical care using Face-to-Face (F2F), VVC, and/or Telephone appointments. When performing duties as a float provider (F2F or telehealth) for remote patients, will provide care to outreach clinics as needed. Float provider duties (temporary or permanent) may require travel to the supported CBOC(s) periodically to cover a provider vacancy.
• Assures that Veterans receive compassionate, efficient, and safe patient care in their respective care line.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to achieve a patient centered, holistic approach for clinical care and needs of the Veteran. This includes daily and weekly huddles with your PACT.

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent benefit package and competitive compensation.
• Loan forgiveness availability- up to $200,000.
• Potential recruitment bonus.
• 11 federal holidays and 26 vacation days per year.
  
  

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses
• Annual Leave Max Carryover 86 days

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $30,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Great Falls is often referred to as Montana’s basecamp as our city of just over 60,000 people is centrally located. Great Falls is nestled in between 4 mountain ranges, 3 rivers, 2 wilderness areas and 1 wildlife refuge, adventure can be found at every turn. Great Falls is also halfway between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. For more information - Welcome to Great Falls, Montana