Seeking Staff Primary Care Physicians for Excellent VA Opportunity in Fairview, Oregon

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Fairview
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

The East Portland/Fairview, Oregon Veterans Administration Community-Based Outpatient Clinic is seeking a full-time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician for our out-patient clinic in Fairview, Oregon. This position is part of the Portland VA Medical Center, which provides services through an integrated network of care facilities and a distributed system of outpatient clinics and hospitals throughout Oregon. As a primary care provider, you will operate as a highly skilled, independent care provider in patient management and be a part of an interdisciplinary care team with access to state-of-the-art medicine and advanced medical technologies. Candidates must be board certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine and demonstrate leadership and administrative capabilities. Strong motivation in promoting staff education and development programs, along with a commitment to professional enrichment, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and positive labor relations, is essential. The Health Care Clinic operates under the PACT Model (Patient Aligned Care Team). Along with your team, consisting of a PCP, RN, LPN, and a Medical Support Assistant, you will care for a panel of approximately 900 patients. The PACT team provides comprehensive care for our Veteran population, including diagnoses, care, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. Common conditions include diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain. The position is Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The ideal candidate must be strongly motivated to promote continuing education for staff, inter-professional training, and demonstrate a commitment to professional enrichment, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and positive labor relations. An OHSU academic appointment may be commensurate with experience. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday (minimal call for abnormal labs) Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S. Board Certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine Community Information: Portland, Oregon, is a vibrant city with distinctive and interesting neighborhoods, excellent restaurants and bars, coffee shops on every corner, local brewers, and hundreds of food carts offering international cuisines. Portland is a clean, beautiful, and safe city with friendly and helpful residents. With a population of 2.2 million, it maintains a small-town feel while offering all the amenities of a big city. Portland boasts one of the best public transit systems in the U.S. and is the most bicycle-friendly city in the country, making it easy to explore without a car. Known as the "beer capital of the world," Portland has numerous local breweries and hosts over a dozen beer festivals annually. Oregon is famous for its wine, with many wineries near Portland offering world-class pinot noir. The state offers breathtaking natural beauty and a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, all within a short drive from downtown. Oregon's diverse climate ranges from cool rainforests to hot deserts, ocean beaches, and snow-covered mountains. Benefits and Features: This position offers a competitive salary based on education, training, and experience, and includes a full benefits package, student debt repayment, and an annual CME stipend. VA supports high-quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance with: Paid Time Off: 26 days of paid annual leave, 13 days of paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5 days of paid absence to attend approved CME courses. Insurance: Health, Dental, and Vision care insurance programs with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance with family and additional coverage options shared by the Federal Government; Long-term care insurance as an option. Federal Retirement Plan: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - a three-tiered retirement plan including Social Security benefits, FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401K-type plan with up to five percent government matching contributions. To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further: Please forward your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to Henry "Hank" Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant, at Henry.Laguatan@va.gov or call (206) 459-7927.

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