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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Beaufort, SC
Salary: $98,967.00 - $195,000.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (843)577-5011x5277

JOB SUMMARY:

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The Ralph H. Johnson VAMC Charleston is recruiting for 1 (one) full-time position for a Physician (MD/DO) in the Primary Care Service Line's Beaufort, SC Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The successful candidate possesses excellent medical and communication skills and will function as Patient Aligned Care Team Leader. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1037477

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

 

Located only 40 minutes from Savannah and Hilton Head in an area with over 250 days of sunshine per year, Beaufort, SC is a great place for a career and raising a family.

 

Founded in 1711, the city of Beaufort is in the heart of the Sea Islands and Lowcountry. While the city’s historic district is characterized by narrow interlocking streets, century-old moss-draped oak trees and adorned by natural foliage, it also offers all the amenities of a modern community that over 17,000 active duty military members and their families call home. Fine homes from the Civil War era can be found in the eastern portion of town, many with unrivaled water views. Golf is enjoyed year-round due to the moderate climate and excellent quality courses both in Beaufort and a short drive to Hilton Head. Beaufort also offers water sports, spectacular offshore fishing, art galleries and craft shops from local artists. In Port Royal, the US Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island transforms more than 20,000 recruits a year into the Marines.

The Beaufort CBOCs are located within the Beaufort Naval Hospital and provide care to 3700 Veterans. The clinics comprise of 4 Primary Care Teams organized according to the Patient Centered Medical Home model of the VA and operate within the Primary Care Service Line located at the Charleston VAMC. In cooperation with the Naval Hospital, the clinic offers radiology, mental health, dietary, podiatry, and social work support services. Additional full range of specialty care services is available at the RHJ VAMC.

The Primary Care Physician position offers a Monday-Friday outpatient clinic setting with the option of work assignment for extended clinic hours and/or weekend clinics according to VHA Directive 2013-001. The Physician will function as the leader of a Patient Aligned Care Team. The successful candidate will have a high level of medical knowledge and possess all the qualities for providing comprehensive and compassionate primary care services for “those who served”. The position calls for excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and offers input into projects pertaining to the development of the clinic. It is designed for a long-term and full-time professional relationship with the Primary Care Service Line at the Charleston VAMC.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• U.S. Citizenship
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• English Language Proficiency required.