Job Description
What the job is
This is a job for a Primary Care Doctor at the Veterans Health Administration in Las Vegas, Nevada. You will work as part of a team to provide medical care to veterans.
What you will do
- Provide full medical care to adult patients, including treating short-term and long-term illnesses.
- Teach patients and their families about staying healthy, preventing diseases, and treatment options.
- Work with nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and other team members to give the best care.
- Keep clear records of patient visits, treatments, and plans.
- Use patient data to improve care and follow the latest medical practices.
- Stay updated on medical knowledge and take part in training.
What you need
- Must be a U.S. citizen (or meet rare exceptions for non-citizens).
- Must have a full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state.
- Must speak and write English well.
- Must pass a drug test, background check, and physical exam.
- Must get a flu shot every year if required.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
What you will get
- Salary between $230,000 and $260,000 per year, plus bonuses.
- Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment help (if you qualify and apply on time).
- 50-55 paid days off per year (vacation, sick leave, holidays, and training time).
- Retirement pension after 5 years and a 401K with up to 5% employer contributions.
- Free health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
- Free malpractice insurance.
- Possible $1,000 per year for continuing medical education (if full-time and board-certified).
- No strict contract or limits on working extra jobs.