Internist Job at Veterans Health Administration in California

The VA Greater Los Angeles (GLA) Healthcare System is looking for dedicated PCPs to join our Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT), delivering patient-centered care to a panel of Veterans, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated treatment. Bring your expertise to a collaborative environment that emphasizes patient-centered care for our nation's Veterans.

Locations with availability include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary and acute care in an outpatient setting, with a focus on chronic disease management and preventive health.
• Serve as a pivotal team member within a supportive unit, including a provider (MD/DO), RN, LVN, and a Clerk.
• Participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Engage in VA's national, VISN, and local quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide education and mentorship to medical students, residents, and other trainees through an affiliation with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
• Experience in Women's Health is highly valued.

Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent
• Board Certified/Eligible in Infectious Disease.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license

Academic and Research Opportunities:

Why Work with Us:

• Be part of a mission-oriented organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our Veterans.
• Opportunities to engage in national, VISN, and local quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Affiliation with the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, with the potential for an academic appointment to teach medical students and residents.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where your initiatives and innovative approaches are valued.

Benefits and Features:

• Starting salary $265,000 – Negotiable, final salary will be based on breadth and years of experience and qualifications
• PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits
• Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days' paid absence for CME
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants.