Primary Care Physician - Afton, Wyoming
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Salary
$225,000
– $325,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Location
125 S. Washington Street, Afton, Wyoming, 83110, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job Description
Last Update:
1/14/25
The Primary Care Physician performs specialized treatment of complex physical and/or mental illness in the inpatient, or outpatient clinical settings. Treatment will include comprehensive assessments and ongoing care of the physical and medical need of individuals being cared for in the respective service/unit. The population of male and female Veterans serviced ranges from adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. Age-related and cultural intervention appropriate to the cognitive, physical, and emotional needs will be always employed, tailored to the individual patient, incorporating knowledge of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development.
About Afton and Wyoming
Afton is one of the best-kept secrets of the American West. Founded by pioneer settlers in 1885, Afton is still home to anyone with an adventurous spirit and a longing for rustic sensibilities. Nestled near the Bridger-Teton National Forest, home to diverse flora and fauna, outdoor enthusiasts have a variety of activities to choose from, such as fishing, hiking, skiing, and camping. A leisurely day can also be enjoyed by visiting the many charming shops and restaurants. Afton, Wyoming is a town with a lot of character and history. Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway, a cultural exploration, or an outdoor adventure, Afton has something for everyone.
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Benefits and Features
About Afton and Wyoming
Afton is one of the best-kept secrets of the American West. Founded by pioneer settlers in 1885, Afton is still home to anyone with an adventurous spirit and a longing for rustic sensibilities. Nestled near the Bridger-Teton National Forest, home to diverse flora and fauna, outdoor enthusiasts have a variety of activities to choose from, such as fishing, hiking, skiing, and camping. A leisurely day can also be enjoyed by visiting the many charming shops and restaurants. Afton, Wyoming is a town with a lot of character and history. Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway, a cultural exploration, or an outdoor adventure, Afton has something for everyone.
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Benefits and Features
- The VA offers physicians and all employees industry-leading full benefits and features package to support high-quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance.
- Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
- Paid Time Off in the form of 26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 11 federal holidays with pay, and 5-day paid absences to attend approved CME. *
- Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option.
- Federal Retirement Plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching.
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000.
Job Responsibilities
The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities; supporting the mission and vision of the Veteran Health Administration (VHA). Must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of Varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds.
Makes caring for the Veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work.
Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments.
Qualifications
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR
(3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Normal work of the position requires visual acuity (with the ability to read typewritten characters without strain, corrective lenses permitted), keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially moderate levels of lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds).
Working Hours