Primary Care Physician (Sign-On Incentives, Student Loan Repayment)

Physician - Primary Care

VA MAINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Togus VA Medical Center

Augusta, Maine

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for qualified candidates.

Meet with a VA Recruiter: Find us at the American College of Physicians 2026 Internal Medicine Meeting in San Diego, CA from April 16-18 at Booth #2005

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) 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
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The Primary Care Physician is a member of the Primary Care Service Line and is responsible to the Service Line Manager). A Primary Care Staff Physician is responsible for maintaining professional, technical, and administrative knowledge, competencies, and skills to provide effective, timely and quality responses to patient's health care needs. They are responsible for primary care of a panel of primary care patients. All Physicians comply with credentialing and privileging and required monitoring and evaluation criteria. Physicians maintain high clinical standards that are carried into decision-making processes, and continually strive to maintain and enhance skills, which may include teaching residents and students. Physicians comply with current standards for medical record documentation and residency supervision. Physicians will achieve a satisfactory compliance rate with the established Clinical Reminder, Clinical Performance Measures and Prevention Indicators. The Physician will provide appropriate care for veterans ranging in age from 18 through geriatric years, taking into consideration diagnosis and physical, functional, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs, and serves as a resource for nurse practitioners or physician assistants who are also delivering primary care and responds to all staff in the primary care teams regarding patient concerns.

Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F

Augusta, Maine and the surrounding community of southern and central Maine provide an idealistic and picturesque place to live with beautiful mountains, rivers, ocean, lakes and a plethora of outdoor activities (swimming, boating, skiing, hiking, biking).

Position requirements include U.S. Citizenship, M.D or D.O, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any state. Board Certified in Family Practice, or Internal Medicine with Family Practice is preferred.

VA Maine Healthcare System does not discriminate in employment and follows federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.