Bring your expertise to a collaborative environment that emphasizes patient-centered care for our nation's Veterans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver primary and acute care services to veteran patients in an outpatient setting
• Provide same day care and coverage for other PACT providers as needed
• Collaborate with mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants)
• Demonstrate clinical competence in history-taking, examination, diagnosis, therapeutic ability, emergencies, patient management, consultations, and record keeping
• Participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and other administrative duties
• Maintain patient treatment records and compliance with VA healthcare documentation standards
• Engage performance measures and process improvement initiatives
• Foster collaboration with supervisory and frontline staff to improve clinic operations
• Experience or interest in Women’s Health preferred

Santa Maria, CA, situated on the picturesque Central Coast, is known for its favorable climate, rich agricultural heritage, and vibrant wine country. The city offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and exploring nearby beaches. The Santa Maria Valley is renowned for its wineries and Santa Maria-style barbecue, which is a local culinary delight. The Santa Maria-Bonita School District serves the area's educational needs, providing quality education with a range of programs and extracurricular activities for students. Additionally, Santa Maria boasts numerous parks, cultural events, and recreational facilities, creating a balanced lifestyle for work and leisure.

Qualifications:

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

 Why Work with Us:

• Be part of a mission-oriented organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care.
• Opportunities to engage in quality and process improvement initiatives.
• A collaborative work environment where initiatives and innovative approaches are valued.

 Benefits and Features:  

• Salary Range: $270,000 – $315,000
• 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
• Reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000

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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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