Family Medicine Opportunity
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Upper Marlboro
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
The Primary Care physician team leader works as both a primary
care physician following a panel of patients and as an
administrative leader of a primary care team. In general, the
leader's direct clinical care comprises 0.85 FTE, while
administrative duties account for 0.15. The clinical expectations
below are the same as for all other primary care physicians.
General Duties: The Primary Care physician's actual clinical
activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive Committee of the
Medical Staff clinical privileging process and the overall demand
for emergency services. Provides direct hands-on patient care.
Assesses patients for acute illnesses and determine whether
patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the
outpatient setting. Manages chronic disease. Provides clinical
guidance over the phone, by Secure Messaging and through the mail.
Ensures accurate documentation of medical assessments and
observations. Responsible for supervising and teaching medical
residents and students. May be required to oversee mid-level
practitioners, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to
enhance optimal patient care. Demonstrates competent and effective
oral and written communication. Provides appropriate patient/family
member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness and level of
patient/family member understanding of teaching provider. Utilizes
the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of
medical orders such as laboratory studies, radiological studies,
etc. Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection
prevention policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic
methods of all in-clinic procedures. Ensures a safe work
environment and employee safe work habits. VA offers a
comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards .
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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 EDRP Authorized:
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Learn more . Work
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Lancaster , Family Medicine Opportunity, Administration, Clerical , Upper Marlboro, Pennsylvania
