Physician - PACT - Primary Care (Fairfield)

To qualify, you must be a U.S. Citizen (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited).. Hold a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school.. Possess a current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine.. And have completed residency training approved by the ACGME or AOA. Board certification or board eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine is required.

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a school accredited by LCME or COCA (or ECFMG for foreign graduates).
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Alternative: one year of ACGME/AOA-approved internship plus two years of independent practice with a full license in the U.S.
• Alternative: non-U.S. residency plus three years of verified independent practice in the U.S. with a full license.
• Board certified or board eligible in internal medicine or family medicine (additional requirement).
• Preferred: experience in primary care, internal medicine, or family medicine.
• Preferred: current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Provide complete primary care services to an assigned panel of Veterans in a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions, including preventive care and health maintenance.
• Coordinate care with specialists, ancillary services, and community providers as needed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (CPRS).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance measures to enhance patient outcomes.
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and other trainees as assigned.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and care coordinators.
• Maintain board certification/eligibility and fulfill continuing medical education requirements.
• Adhere to VA policies, including infection control, safety, and patient privacy (HIPAA).

Must pass pre-employment physical examination and drug screening (including random testing after appointment).

• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must participate in seasonal influenza vaccination program (or obtain an exemption).
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Must complete all application requirements as detailed in the Required Documents section.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Competitive salary: $230,000 per year.

• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid absence for CME.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) authorized: up to $200,000 in student loan repayment over 1-5 years (eligibility determined by VHA).
• Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) authorized.
• Liability protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

This is an open continuous announcement; applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until September 16, 2026.

• Initial cut-off date for referral is July 23, 2026; subsequent cut-offs occur every 2 weeks.
• The announcement may close earlier if the position is filled through other means.
• EDRP eligibility: you must meet VHA policy requirements and submit your application within 4 months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are ineligible.
• Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) is authorized.
• Veterans and transitioning service members can visit the VA for Vets site for career tools.
• Agency contact: Melody Harris-Woods, Phone: 213-675-5363, Email: [email protected].
• Address: VA Northern California Health Care System, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.

The VA Northern California Healthcare System is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, providing complete healthcare services to Veterans across Northern California. With multiple facilities including the main campus in Mather and clinics in Fairfield, Sacramento, and beyond, the system serves a large and diverse Veteran population. This position is based at the Fairfield VA Clinic, a community-based outpatient clinic that delivers primary care and specialty services. Working here means joining a public service team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those who have served.