Job Description

The VA Healthcare system in Lamar, CO., is seeking an experienced board-certified Primary Care Physician. This is an amazing opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of our veterans.

Position Highlights:

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• No Weekends, No Holidays

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• The PCP cares for a panel of approximately 450 patients.
• The PACT provides comprehensive care for our Veteran population, including the diagnoses, care, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. Common diagnoses encountered include diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO Degree
• 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.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible

Benefits:

In addition to the honor of serving America’s Heroes, a career at VHA provides a robust total reward$ package (see full brochure here) and offers many benefits including:

• Flexible work schedules and shifts
• Low patient-provider ratios
• Robust insurance coverage
• The ability to work anywhere in the country with one active license  
• Stable employment with competitive salary and regular pay increases
• 50 days annual paid time off (26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid annual sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays) in addition to other leave options including paid parental leave
• Generous education support programs, including loan repayment and reimbursement   
• Unprecedented federal retirement benefits including a traditional pension (5 years’ vesting) and a federal 401K (TSP) with up to 5% in employer contributions

City:

Lamar is located in Southeastern Colorado and connects three US highways, Highway 50, 287, and 385. The City of Lamar is ripe for manufacturing, transportation and distribution, aviation, agri-business, and other growth opportunities. Lamar is home to about 7,500 people year-round. With a rich history rooted in agriculture and manufacturing, our town has grown into a vibrant hub for small businesses, annual events and festivities, recreational activities and much more!