This August, we’re shining a light on the key role primary care physicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) play in supporting Veteran health and wellness. From preventative care and diagnostics to referrals and management of chronic conditions, you can help a Veteran thrive with a primary care career at VA.
Give VA a Shot
VA Primary Care is the first point of contact for Veterans enrolled in Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA’s) health care system. As a primary care provider at VA, you’ll use a personalized, integrated, and coordinated health care approach to serve Veterans. Primary Care also oversees implementation of VHA’s patient-centered medical home model, the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), and actively partners with other VHA offices to provide comprehensive care.
“I just don’t see any profession that tops what I’m doing,” states Dr. Lee Whitaker, Medical Director and Primary Care Physician. “I’m taking care of the most elite Americans, the ones who have fought for this country. That’s what keeps me here. That’s what gives me strength.”
VA Values
At VA, our core values—integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence—define who we are as VA employees and how we’ll fulfill our mission to care for Veterans. We feel these five ideals describe our culture and serve as the foundation for the way we interact with our Veterans and our fellow employees.
- Integrity: We choose to act with the highest professional standards and maintain the trust of all with whom we engage.
- Commitment: We work diligently to serve Veterans and are driven by an earnest belief in VA’s mission.
- Advocacy: We are truly Veteran-centric, as we work to identify, consider, and advance the interests of Veterans.
- Respect: We treat all those we serve and with whom we work with dignity and respect, because we believe you must show respect to earn it.
- Excellence: We strive for the highest quality and value continuous improvement.
Open Positions
VA is always looking for qualified primary care physicians and physician assistants to provide stellar care to our nation’s Veterans. Check out these open positions to find a fit that’s right for you:
- Physician Assistant in Rochester, NY
- Primary Care Physician in Iowa City, IA
- Primary Care Physician in Fresno, CA
Join Our Mission
Are you ready to apply your skills in a career that’s All About Veterans? Apply to a rewarding VA career today.
- Explore physician careers at VA using our new Jobs Map.
- Learn more about physician careers at VA.
- Discover a mission-driven career.
