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Primary Care Physician – Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA

Category: Non-Exempt | Healthcare | Physician Services
Contract Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Shift: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | ~40 hrs/week
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Headcount: 3 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Physicians

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a Primary Care Physician for a well-supported VA outpatient clinic in Augusta, Georgia. This position offers steady weekly income, flexible long-term stability, and an excellent quality-of-life schedule without inpatient duties or call coverage.

Highlights:
• Earn $6,000–$6,200 per week
• 100% outpatient setting
• No nights, weekends, No Holiday Coverage or call
• Long-term VA contract
• Supportive clinical staff and structured schedule
• Ideal for physicians seeking work-life balance

Schedule & Work Expectations

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (no nights)

Approximately 40 hours per week per physician

Start date: Anticipated assignment beginning July 2026

Patient Population & Care Setting

Population: Adult and Geriatric Veterans

Care Model: Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Clinical Environment Includes:

Outpatient Primary Care Clinic

Preventive and Chronic Disease Management

Telehealth and Virtual Care Services

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive primary care in accordance with ACP and AAFP guidelines

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, COPD)

Perform preventive screenings and routine health maintenance

Conduct mental health screenings and coordinate specialty referrals

Lead care coordination within the PACT team model

Educate patients on lifestyle modifications and disease prevention strategies

Address geriatric care needs, including fall risk and cognitive concerns

Provide care through both in-person and telehealth modalities

Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the VA electronic health record (EHR)

Review inpatient admissions and ensure proper clinical handoffs

Adhere to all VA policies related to patient safety, infection control, and compliance

Participate in staff meetings, peer reviews, and quality improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Active, unrestricted U.S. Physician License (any state accepted)

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (ABIM/AOBIM)

Eligibility for and successful completion of VA credentialing and privileging

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills

Proficiency in written and spoken English


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