Eastern Kansas Healthcare System is looking for a full-time Primary Care Physician at our Leavenworth KS. VA. 

Salary
$200,000.00 to $315,000.00 Per Year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)

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.

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact 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

Physician for primary care delivery to a panel of patients whose primary areas of responsibility
will involve performance of, and documentation of health care delivery for veterans according to
VHA and EKHCS PC standards.

The physician practices in the General Medicine Service (GMS) to provide a full range of
services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA)
mission. The physician provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.
The physician practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core
functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The physician
has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.

The physician is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and
national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.
Major duties and responsibilities of the position:
- Independently manages clinical care of patients with acute and chronic health
conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using
evidence-based practice using evidence-based practice via telephone, video,
face to face visits and asynchronous care.
- Other duties as assigned