Role Description:

The Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a full-time Primary Care Physician to join our team in Grand Junction, Colorado. In this on-site role, you will take the lead for the care and health assessment for our Western Colorado Veteran population. The Veteran’s Health Administration Western Colorado Healthcare System features specialized personal care epitomizing excellence in healthcare delivered through a unique combination of medical center-based and local community-focused medicine. Be a part of the team who brings innovative, leading-edge care to America’s Veterans. 

The Opportunity:

• Established patient base with ability to grow
• Low patient volume, 30-minute scheduling grid
• Easy referral to multiple in-house specialty physicians, no pre-authorizations necessary
• Strong team support from nursing and technician staff

Position Highlights:

• Strong work/life balance at a medium-sized facility
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Excellent Federal Benefits:
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vest) 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
• No Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Work Schedule: Flexible – 9’s, 10’s, or 8’s work week, regular business hours

Compensation: Competitive salary, sign-on incentive potential, annual bonus range. Base salary range $220k - $250k plus up to $15k annual bonus. Position is also eligible for student loan payment reimbursement program if individual eligibility requirements are met.

About Grand Junction, Colorado and the VA Medical Center:

The Grand Junction VAMC services those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, psychiatric in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary VAMC plus four satellite clinics.

Grand Junction is an outdoor recreational hub; a medium-size metro area set in the high desert and mesas of the Rocky Mountains. Come enjoy the majestic beauty and mild climate of the western Colorado canyons and countryside. Recognized as 2024’s #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by USA Today, Grand Junction is worth checking out. This family friendly community offers:

• Access to 1.7 million acres of state and federally protected public lands, outstanding outdoor activities including biking, hiking, skiing, and hunting and fishing
• The warm days and cool nights make it home to more than 20 wineries plus a multitude of farm-to-table food and dining opportunities
• Art afficionados, sports enthusiasts, and music lovers won’t be disappointed with the arts and culture scene including museums, theater, stadium sporting events like JUCO, symphony, and live music
• Excellent public and private school options and Colorado Mesa University
• Regional airport servicing Denver, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Los Angeles, and destinations beyond

To apply or for more information and details, contact:
Karen Jefferson, Physician Recruiter, Grand Junction VAMC

Direct/Text: 970.307.2693    Email: Karen.Jefferson2@va.gov

Basic Requirements:

• MD, or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine, board certified with a minimum 5 years of post-residency practice experience
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any US state
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed approved US residency training
• Willingness to perform face-to-face, video, and telephone appointments

About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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