Primary Care Physician - Western Colorado: Annual Bonus Incentive Eligible
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Role Description: The Veteran’s Administration
Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a full-time Primary Care Physician
to join our team in Grand Junction, Colorado. In this on-site role,
you will take the lead for the care and health assessment for our
Western Colorado Veteran population. The Veteran’s Health
Administration Western Colorado Healthcare System features
specialized personal care epitomizing excellence in healthcare
delivered through a unique combination of medical center-based and
local community-focused medicine. Be a part of the team who brings
innovative, leading-edge care to America’s Veterans. The
Opportunity: - Established patient base with ability to grow - Low
patient volume, 30-minute scheduling grid - Easy referral to
multiple in-house specialty physicians, no pre-authorizations
necessary - Strong team support from nursing and technician staff
Basic Requirements: - MD, or DO degree from a fully accredited
medical or osteopathic school of medicine, board certified with a
minimum 5 years of post-residency practice experience - Current,
full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in
any US state - Residency Training: Physicians must have completed
approved US residency training - Willingness to perform
face-to-face, video, and telephone appointments Position
Highlights: - Strong work/life balance at a medium-sized facility -
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 annual
leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 day
paid absence for CME) - Excellent Federal Benefits: - Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5-year vest) and federal 401K with up
to 5% in contributions by VA - Insurance: Federal
health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal
insurance programs can be carried into retirement) - Licensure: 1
full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory - CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with
board certification) - Malpractice: Free liability protection with
tail coverage provided - No Contract: No Physician Employment
Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting - Work
Schedule: Flexible – 9’s, 10’s, or 8’s work week, regular business
hours Compensation: Competitive salary, sign-on incentive
potential, annual bonus range. Base salary range $220k - $250k plus
up to $15k annual bonus. Position is also eligible for student loan
payment reimbursement program if individual eligibility
requirements are met. About Grand Junction, Colorado and the VA
Medical Center: The Grand Junction VAMC services those who serve
our country providing critical medical services including acute and
chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of
53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care,
psychiatric in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living
Center, and social programs and services. The service area
encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes
the primary VAMC plus four satellite clinics. Grand Junction is an
outdoor recreational hub; a medium-size metro area set in the high
desert and mesas of the Rocky Mountains. Come enjoy the majestic
beauty and mild climate of the western Colorado canyons and
countryside. Recognized as 2024’s 1 Best Place to Live in Colorado
by USA Today, Grand Junction is worth checking out. This family
friendly community offers: - Access to 1.7 million acres of state
and federally protected public lands, outstanding outdoor
activities including biking, hiking, skiing, and hunting and
fishing - The warm days and cool nights make it home to more than
20 wineries plus a multitude of farm-to-table food and dining
opportunities - Art afficionados, sports enthusiasts, and music
lovers won’t be disappointed with the arts and culture scene
including museums, theater, stadium sporting events like JUCO,
symphony, and live music - Excellent public and private school
options and Colorado Mesa University - Regional airport servicing
Denver, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Los Angeles, and destinations
beyond To apply or for more information and details, contact: Karen
Jefferson, Physician Recruiter, Grand Junction VAMC Direct/Text:
970.307.2693 Email: Karen.Jefferson2@va.gov
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