Primary Care Provider Opportunity in Beautiful Golden, CO
Veterans Health Administration
Application
Details
Posted: 18-Mar-24
Location: Golden, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: $200,000-$248,300
Sector:
Community Health Center/Community Clinic
Salary Details:
Physicians are also eligible for an annual Performance Bonus of up to $15,000
Required Education:
MD/DO
Internal Number: 002
Physician (Primary Care) – Golden, CO
Position Information:
The Veterans Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Golden VA Clinic in Golden, CO, is seeking full-time board certified/board eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician to join our Primary Care Health Team. The primary care provider will function as a highly skilled, independent care provider in the management of patients and will be part of an interdisciplinary care team with access to state-of-the-art medicine and some of the most advanced medical technologies available.
The Health Care Clinic operates under a PACT Model (Patient Aligned Care Team). Together with his or her team, comprised of a PCP, RN, LPN, and a Medical Support Assistant, the PCP cares for a panel of approximately 1200 patients. The PACT provides comprehensive care for our Veteran population, including the diagnoses, care, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. Common diagnoses encountered include diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain. Position is Monday thru Friday, no weekends, and no holidays.
Requirements
Must be U.S. Citizen (Non-Citizen May Be Considered IAW VA Policy)
Must have current, active & unencumbered US State Medical License (any State)
Must be FM/IM BE/BC
Facility Information:
The Golden VA Clinic in Golden, CO is a welcome step forward in meeting the increased health care needs of today's Veteran population.
Features
Primary care services for veterans in the Golden area
Handicapped Accessible: full and easy to access for all veterans
Personal Care: Highly qualified primary and specialty care and mental health providers with referrals to the Denver VA Medical Center
Laboratory: Blood drawing services available
Prescriptions: Routine prescriptions processed through the mail or My HealtheVet
Services Offered
Audiology and speech
Laboratory and pathology
Mental health care
Nutrition, food, and dietary care
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy, occupational therapy, and kinesiotherapy
Primary Care
Radiology
Community Information:
Nestled at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and 30 minutes from Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC, Golden is a city rich in culture, outdoor activities, and scenic beauty. With a population of 20,000 and proximity to Denver, Golden has plenty of small-town charm with all the conveniences of the big city. Whatever your style, Golden has an activity for you, from white water kayaking to fine dining to shopping. Spend an afternoon inner tubing down Clear Creek, climb aboard the trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum, take the Ore Cart Shuttle around town, or drive up Lookout Mountain and visit Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave.
Benefits Information:
The VA supports healthy work-life-family balance by offering a robust menu of employee benefits and features
The expected range of annual salary is $200,000 to $248,300 and includes biennial longevity pay increases
Physician staff may be considered for an annual performance pay bonus up to $15,000.00 or 7.5% (whichever is less)
Annual Paid time off includes 26 days of vacation with pay, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays observed and CME
Health-Dental-Vision-Life Insurance with premiums partially offset or paid by the government with retirement portability.
Retirement Plans includes Federal Employee Retirement System (DB) and Thrift Savings Plan (DC) with 5% matching
About the VA:
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 clinical sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories.
For More Information:
Please forward a copy of your Curriculum Vitae and an Introduction summarizing your interests, experience, and goals, to Andrew Corum, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Physician Recruiter, Andrew.Corum@va.gov or call (720) 587-2757.
Must be U.S. Citizen (Non-Citizen May Be Considered IAW VA Policy)
Must have current, active & unencumbered US State Medical License (any State)
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. At VA Long Beach Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our medical center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, suicide prevention, women’s health services, and more.