Job Title:
Staff Physician (Internal Medicine)
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Coatesville, PA
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job 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 4 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. YOUR JOB SEARCH ENDS HERE Come join a team where your talent is celebrated, and your benefits go above and beyond. Become a part of a dynamic, compassionate, and skilled team that delivers comprehensive, top-tier care directly to our esteemed veterans. Your expertise will help shape a brighter, healthier future for those who have served our nation. We are actively recruiting a dedicated Physician to join our talented team at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. You will be assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and may be asked to cover the Inpatient Residential Rehab Treatment Program (RRTP), Urgent Care, or Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) during staffing shortages. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Learn more. 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 The duties and responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to the following: * Diagnose, treat, and manage a panel of patients. * Provide medical care in an outpatient setting following PACT Principles. * Provide comprehensive patient-centered primary medical care. * Identify acute, subacute, and chronic health problems. * Use principles of risk management to identify system issues which impact patient care. * Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic tests. * Adhere to up-to-date clinical practice guidelines for patient chronic diseases. * Assures clinical care provided meets all timelines and required documentation as required by VA * Reviews alerts daily and have no more than 100 alerts at any given time. * Completes encounter notes within 48 hours * Serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Coatesville VAMC once or twice each month. * May be required to provide coverage at the West Norriton and Delaware County CBOCs during staffing shortages. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. May include extended hours or an occasional evening and/or Saturday based on patient needs. Due to the nature of work, the incumbent may occasionally be required to stay later than 4:30 pm, as required.