Family Medicine Physician Job at Veterans Health Administration in Tampa, FL

Join the dedicated Primary Care team at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, one of the largest and most innovative VA healthcare systems in the nation. The Lakeland VA Outpatient Clinic, located in the growing Central Florida region, seeks a compassionate and skilled Staff Physician to provide comprehensive outpatient care to our nation’s heroes.

You will serve as a core member of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to manage the health of an assigned panel of adult Veterans.

Practice Highlights

• Deliver comprehensive primary care to both male and female Veterans.

• Serve as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team focused on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.

• Perform detailed history and physical examinations, order/interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and provide patient education.

• Utilize the VA’s electronic health record system (CPRS) for documentation, order entry, and patient communication.

• Respond timely to electronic alerts, patient inquiries, and abnormal test results.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and meet clinical performance measures.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing a dedicated panel of primary care patients under the PACT model.

• Proficient in preventive care, chronic disease management, and adult medicine in an outpatient setting.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to team-based, Veteran-centered care.

• Familiarity with VA clinical practice guidelines and performance metrics is preferred.

Why Choose VA?

• Mission-Driven Work: Serve those who served America.

• Competitive Compensation: Generous salary plus recruitment incentives.

• Loan Repayment Opportunities: EDRP offers up to $200,000 for student loan repayment.

• Robust Benefits: Federal health/retirement benefits, 11 paid federal holidays, and generous paid leave.

• Work-Life Balance: No call for inpatient admissions; outpatient-focused care.