Physician (Primary Care)

The Tuscaloosa, Alabama VA Medical Center (TVAMC) has immediate openings for Primary Care Physicians to deliver outpatient primary health care services to a panel of veterans in an outpatient/inpatient care setting as part of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.One (1) physician will serve as the care providers in our Selma, Alabama Community Outreach Center opening July 2008.  TVAMC does not offer acute inpatient medicine, surgery, or emergency room services.

 

Excellent Career Opportunities - Outstanding Federal Benefits:Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience & qualifications 10 Paid Federal Holidays26 days of vacation leave yearly13 days of sick leave yearly3 Tier Retirement System, including 401K plan with agency matchingHealth and Life Insurance OptionsLong-Term Care Insurance Relocation expenses authorized Recruitment incentive up to 25% of salary may be authorizedStudent Loan Repayment Assistance up to $48,000 available Full malpractice coverage provided



Qualification Requirements:U.S. CitizenshipFull, unrestricted medical license in any StateCandidates that are Board Certified/Board Eligible in medical specialty preferredProficiency in written and spoken EnglishSuccessfully completion of pre-employment physical and security screenJ-1 Visa holders cannot be considered



Notices of interest/CVs will be accepted on a continuous basis. Recruitment will remain open until positions are filled.

 

For additional information about the duties of these positions, please contact Dr. Michael Shortall, Chief, Medicine and Extended Care Service, at (205) 554-2000 ext. 12891 or cell number (205) 413-1781or michael.shortall@va.gov .

 

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Eddrenna Spain, Human Resources Specialist, at (205) 554-3639 or eddrenna.spain@va.gov .

 

VA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities if needed during the application process and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

CV's should be mailed to:

 

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

3701 Loop Road East

HR/05D  Attn:  E. Spain

Tuscaloosa, AL  35404