Physician - Primary Care
Reported by 36 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Schedule
- To be determined by supervisor
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $280k – $361k
- Practice
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA) · Federal healthcare system (VA)
36 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Primary care physician position within the VA's PACT model providing comprehensive outpatient care to a defined panel of adult Veterans. Offers federal benefits including pension, 401K match, comprehensive health insurance, CME support, malpractice tail coverage, and education loan repayment up to $200,000.
What the posting highlights
- PACT (Patient-Aligned Care Team) model; collaborative team-based care with nurses, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians, and administrative staff
- Care setting: Primarily outpatient; manages acute and chronic conditions in primary care panel
- Patient population: Adult Veterans
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $280k – $361k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 36 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Annual performance bonus · Not specified
- Loan repayment
- $200,000
- PTO
- 10.5 weeks
Benefits named in the posting
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance
- Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting
- Federal 401K with up to 5% VA contribution match
- 50-55 days paid time off (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME days)
- CME reimbursement up to $1,000/year (full-time with board certification)
- Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
- Education Debt Reduction Program up to $200,000
- No employment contract; no significant moonlighting restrictions
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 36 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Veterans Health Administration
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
- Facility type
- Federal healthcare system (VA)
- Patient population
- Adult Veterans
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- To be determined by supervisor
- Patient volume
- Defined panel of adult patients
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily outpatient; manages acute and chronic conditions in primary care panel
- Coverage model
- PACT (Patient-Aligned Care Team) model; collaborative team-based care with nurses, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians, and administrative staff
- Admin burden
- Significant documentation requirements; monitoring and utilization of clinical data for quality improvement
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Government source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 75%
Full description
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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): AUTHORIZED Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 Work Schedule: To be determined by your supervisor. The PACT Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients at the Veterans Health Administration. This position is integral to the PACT model, where the physician works collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Provide direct patient care to a panel of adult patients, managing both acute and chronic conditions. Educate patients and families regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment protocols. Participate as an active member of the PACT, working closely with nurses, administrative staff, social workers, pharmacists, and dietitians. Document all patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and treatment plans promptly and thoroughly. Monitor and utilize clinical data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement evidence-based practices. Stay current with medical advancements and participate in continuing medical education opportunities. 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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.