Primary Care Provider South Texas VA

Primary Care Physician - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

**South Texas Veterans Health Care System**

**San Antonio, TX**

**About the Opportunity: **

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician to join our Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). In this role, you will play a pivotal part in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to our nation's veterans. The STVHCS is committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where you can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have served our country.

**Responsibilities:**

* Manage a panel of assigned veterans, providing comprehensive primary care services.
* Deliver preventative care, including health screenings, immunizations, and counseling.
* Accurately diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, including managing complex health conditions.
* Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, including specialists, nurses, and pharmacists, to ensure seamless care coordination.
* Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the overall excellence of the PACT.

**Qualifications:**

* **MD or DO degree:** Graduation from an accredited medical school is required.
* **Board Certification or Eligibility:** Certification by the American Board of Family Medicine or the American Board of Internal Medicine is required or eligibility for certification must be demonstrated.
* **State Medical License:** Must possess a valid, unencumbered medical license in the state of Texas.
* **Clinical Expertise:** Strong clinical skills and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality primary care services.
* **Communication & Interpersonal Skills:** Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective patient interaction and building strong patient relationships.
* **Teamwork Proficiency:** Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

**Compensation & Benefits:**

* **Salary:** $230,000 - $250,000 per year, based on experience and market factors.
* **Comprehensive Benefits Package:** The STVHCS offers a highly competitive benefits package, including:
* Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
* Retirement plan (Federal Employees Retirement System or Thrift Savings Plan)
* Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
* Continuing education opportunities
* Relocation assistance (if applicable)
* **Education Debt Reduction Program:** The STVHCS offers the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can help eligible physicians repay up to $200,000 in student loan debt over five years (up to $40,000 per year, tax-free).

**Why Choose the South Texas VA Healthcare System?**

* **Making a Difference:** You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country.
* **Supportive Environment:** We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, emphasizing teamwork and professional development.
* **Commitment to Quality:** The STVHCS is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our veterans, and we are constantly striving to improve our services.

**Why Live in San Antonio?**

San Antonio is a dynamic, diverse city with a rich history and culture. It offers a vibrant arts scene, delicious cuisine, numerous recreational opportunities, and a thriving economy. The city boasts excellent schools, making it a desirable location to raise a family.

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

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 $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• 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

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.