Physician (Primary Care - Lead Medical Officer)

This position serves as a primary care physician for a panel of assigned patients and provides high quality medical care by examining and treating diseases, aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits. Lead and manage, either directly or indirectly, all services provided at the Campbell County VA Clinic. This position is located at the Campbell County VA Clinic, Lafolette, Tennessee and reports directly to the CBOC Chief Medical Officer, Primary Care and Community Medicine. U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.