
Department of Veterans Affairs
FT Opportunity in a wonderful city
Springfield, MO
The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, in Springfield, MO, is seeking a full-time, Primary Care Physician. An ideal candidate would be board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with extensive womens health experience. We are fully committed to providing top quality medical care by serving and honoring America's Veterans.
Highlights of this opportunity :
- Potential starting base salary range: $232K-255
Permanent full-time position
Schedule Monday-Friday 08:00a.m-4:30p.m.
- Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits.
- Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans.
- Prescribes medications according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law.
- Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient.
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Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved
Relocation Incentive (Sign-on-Bonus): Approved
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) .
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 day 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
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Springfield is a beautiful smaller city. There are so many great adventures and fun things to do in and around Springfield. If you love the outdoors then you will love the opportunities to fish, golf, hike, ski, boat, canoe, kayak, camp, bike, cave exploration just to name a few. Springfield is home to the Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals minor league team). There is an aquarium and several museums and botanical gardens. Springfield is also home to the World's largest fork. By being part of the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, you will have time to spend with your family and explore all the amazing things that Springfield has to offer.
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.
Compensation Details
$232-255k
Posted March 23, 2026