Primary Care Physician

About Casper and Wyoming

Breathe the fresh air of Wyoming. Casper is located in the heart of the Cowboy State, and is a hub for outdoor recreational activities. Casper has beautiful landscapes to get lost in. Whether it be Casper Mountain, the North Platte River, or Fremont Canyon’s rock walls, this year-round destination spot will satisfy the explorer’s quest for earth’s natural, untouched beauty. Lead a healthy and active outdoor lifestyle with activities such as biking, fishing, hunting, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and boating, just to name a few. Casper is a vibrant and family-friendly community, and able to offer a wide variety of amenities while maintaining a small-town identity.

About the Primary Care Physician Opportunity

The Primary Care Physician performs specialized treatment of complex physical outpatient clinical settings, to include women's health. Treatment will include comprehensive assessments and ongoing care of the physical and medical need of individuals being cared for in the respective service/unit.

The population of male and female Veterans serviced ranges from adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. Age-related and cultural intervention appropriate to the cognitive, physical, and emotional needs will be always employed, tailored to the individual patient, incorporating knowledge of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development.

Sheridan VA Healthcare System embraces patient-family centered care principles. The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities; supporting the mission and vision of the Veteran Health Administration (VHA). Must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of caried educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Makes caring for the Veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments.

About the Sheridan VA Health Care System

We are part of the Rocky Mountain Region Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN19). VISN 19 includes facilities in Colorado, Oklahoma, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. Our health care system consists of our main facility located in Sheridan, Wyoming. Its a 200-bed medical center, serving as the psychiatry tertiary referral site for VISN 19. We provide complex care across the continuum ranging from acute inpatient mental health care to mental health residential rehabilitation and interdisciplinary outpatient programs, and prospective candidates will help drive an integrated and comprehensive approach to the care of a complicated Veteran population. Sheridan VAHCS bed complement includes 20 psychiatric, 10 medical, 55 extended care, 115 mental health residential beds, and a 45-bed Domiciliary Residential Treatment program for homeless Veterans. We have five Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Casper, Riverton, Cody, Gillette and Rock Springs, with two Telehealth Outreach Clinics in Worland and Evanston; and one Outreach Clinic in Afton, Wyoming.

About VA Total Rewards

Time Off

26 days of paid annual leave

13 sick days annually, with unlimited accumulation

11 paid federal holidays

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Up to 15 days of leave for active reservists and National Guard members

Flexibility

Work-from-home options

Flexible scheduling

Work anywhere in the U.S. with one active license

Choose from any of our 1,300 facilities

Change locations without losing benefits or salary

Insurance Options

Comprehensive federal health insurance for life

Up to 75% of health premiums paid

Group life insurance for you and eligible family members

Long-term care coverage for home care, adult day care, and facility care

Flexible savings accounts to pay for health care expenses, tax-free

Free medical malpractice insurance for health care providers

Retirement

Access to the Federal Employees Retirement System

Eligible for monthly retirement benefits after just 5 years of federal service

Supplement your retirement with the tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k)

Long-term disability benefits after 18 months of service

Add VA benefits to your full military retirement pay or pension