Staff Physician (Compensation and Pension Program) - EDRP Authorized

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Primary Care Physician, assigned to perform Compensation and Pension Program (C&P) duties, provides disability and Environmental Health exams for Veterans. These Physicians are responsible for reading and complying with the Medical Staff Bylaws and are responsible for completing all mandatory training annually within a timely manner. Duties include but are not limited to: Performing C&P and Registry exams as required by the service. Conducting disability assessment examinations requested by the Veteran's Benefits Administration (VBA) to determine Veteran's service connection and eligibility for non-service-connected pension Performing Environmental Health examinations such as Military Environmental Evaluations, Gulf War Registry, Agent Orange registry exams and others as needed Providing reports that include thorough records review, comprehensive history, and detailed physical examinations, as well as interpretation of appropriate diagnostic studies. Providing medical opinions that are well reasoned and worded to enable adjudication by non-medical adjudicating officials of the Veterans Benefits Administration and courts Working collaboratively with other providers in the section and engaging in continuous process improvements Working special clinic reviews/projects as needed, etc. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) 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 Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: TBD (Typically M-F, 0800-1630 CST) Location: Northwest Healthcare Center Clinic - 9939 State Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78251 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.