Physician (Primary Care)

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Myrtle Beach, SC is where you can find over 60 miles of beautiful beaches and 14 unique and diverse communities. This location features a host of theme parks, numerous golf courses, extreme sports, water parks, and an array of top-rated restaurants and nightlife options. Even in winter, the sunshine is warm, and the weather is temperate, making Myrtle Beach an ideal place to live for families and individuals who enjoy living life outdoors. Our Myrtle Beach, South Carolina VA outpatient clinic offers primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, dermatology, gynecology, vision care (ophthalmology), podiatry, and more. We offer convenient, on-site parking and work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to attend medical appointments. Here at the VA, we don't treat patients, we serve our nations Veterans. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidate. 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. EDRP Authorized: 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. Duties include but are not limited to the following: * Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits. * Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages the primary care panel of patients assigned. * Enters progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner. * Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans. * Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient. * Provides timely follow-up on results and patient inquiries, including and not limited to completion of view alerts, secure messages and other patient communications. * Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols. * Prescribes medications according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law. * Educates patients concerning medical conditions and recommended treatments. (Specific topics include but are not limited to nutritional counseling, need for smoking cessation, need for periodic immunizations and health screening tests, acute and chronic disease management and other preventive health measures). * Consults other specialties as appropriate, according to service agreements. * Care of female patients may be required as part of ongoing duties both on an ad hoc basis and possibly as a Women's Health Designated Provider. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

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