Now Hiring: Urgent Care Physician Redding VA Clinic • VA Northern California HCS

Now Hiring: Urgent Care Physician for Redding VA Clinic

Position Overview

• Title: Physician - Urgent Care (Redding)

• Employer: Veterans Health Administration, Northern California Health Care System

• Location: Redding, California

• Status: Full-time, on-site at the Redding VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive urgent care services to Veterans, addressing a variety of acute health issues.

• Conduct procedures, interpret diagnostic results, and work in conjunction with specialty and hospital facilities (e.g., Mather Hospital, Sacramento).

• Uphold high standards of clinical practice, ensuring patient safety and providing compassionate care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO with a full, unrestricted license in any U.S. state or territory.

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine, with substantial experience in emergency or urgent care.

• Must be a U.S. citizen (non-citizens may only be appointed if no qualified citizens are available).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Ranges from $260,000 to $325,000 annually.

• Additional compensation includes:

  • Recruitment/sign-on incentives (authorized).

  • Annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.

  • CME stipend of $1,000 per year for board-certified full-time staff.

• Leave: 50-55 paid days off each year (26 annual, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, plus CME leave).

• Retirement: Federal pension with vesting after 5 years, along with 401(k) contributions.

• Insurance: Comprehensive federal coverage including health, dental, vision, term life, and long-term care.

• Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage included.

Schedule

• Clinical hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Variable schedule aligned with full-time urgent care practice).

Loan Repayment & Incentives

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Available for up to $200,000 over 1-5 years (eligibility required within four months of appointment).

Community & Facility Perks

• Newly established urgent care clinic featuring advanced diagnostic capabilities (CT, ultrasound, MRI, labs).

• Robust specialty support network including ENT, urology, cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, physical therapy, and wound care, with access to Mather Hospital just 2 hours away.

• Redding boasts affordable living, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities (rivers, parks, mountains), and a friendly community atmosphere.

We look forward to connecting with you!