This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Poplar Bluff is offering a Recruitment Incentive for a well qualified applicant. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This program offers repayment for your student loans over a 5 year period, up to $200,000. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 49-54 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 10 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Physician hospitalist will practice at the John J Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. The position functions in an inpatient setting, working with other physicians, physician extenders, nurses and/or other support staff. The physician will provide inpatient care for hospitalized Veterans, collaborate with nurse practitioner who provide care to Veterans admitted to the Community Living Center (CLC). The physician will alternate coverage for Urgent Care in the absence of the Urgent Care provider. ACLS, BLS and OOORAM certification are required. The physician will work closely with our staff to ensure compliance with national, Network and local performance standards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Hours may vary.