Physician (Medical Director - Home Based Primary Care)

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. Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located in North Chicago, Illinois is the nation's only fully integrated facility that supports Active Duty Naval service members, Naval recruits, and our nation's Veterans. Our mission is to 'Ready Warriors and Care For Heroes'. With this, we are actively seeking a highly qualified, board-certified Physician to join our team. The Medical Director, Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC), is a physician who works under the leadership and direction of the Chief of Geriatrics and Extended Care. This position is located in the Geriatrics Medicine Section at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, Illinois. FHCC is more than a single facility; it is a system of facilities throughout Northeastern Illinois that provide medical and dental services to U.S. Military Active Duty, Recruits, Veterans, and eligible beneficiaries. This position will provide clinical oversight for the Home-Based Primary Care Program in the Geriatrics Medicine Section. The HBPC physician serves as a primary care provider for homebound Veterans with complex, chronic, and disabling conditions within the HBPC program. In addition, the physician has clinical supervisory and collaborative responsibilities for an assigned Nurse Practitioner provider participating in the HBPC program. The physician works with the interdisciplinary team to ensure delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered, team-based primary care. The HBPC Medical Director should possess at least 5 years of clinical experience and be familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. They must possess experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. It is preferred that the incumbent have Geriatric Fellowship training and be board-certified in Geriatric Medicine. Major Duties: Perform all duties and responsibilities associated with the Medical Director position required for the HBPC Program. Collaborate with the HBPC Program Director. Provide comprehensive longitudinal primary medical care to homebound Veterans, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of complex chronic medical, psychiatric, and palliative/geriatric conditions. Conduct home visits and utilize telehealth technologies as clinically indicated to provide care and assess patients' health status in their residences. Collaborate with and provide clinical oversight for the Nurse Practitioner on the HBPC Team. Lead and participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, helping guide patient care planning, risk stratification, and care transitions. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, prescribe medication, and consult with or refer to specialty services as needed. Participate in advance care planning, supporting Veterans and their families in decisions about goals of care and end-of-life options. Document all medical care and interactions in the electronic health record, ensuring timely and complete medical records. Participate in quality improvement, peer review, program development, and student/trainee education activities as requested. Admit, follow, and discharge Community Living Center (CLC) patients as needed to maintain good patient flow. Collaborate with the GEC nurse practitioners/physician assistants, including case reviews and preceptor reviews. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. 8:00am to 4:30pm or 7:30am to 4:00pm Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vha.elrsprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more. 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.