Leadership Opportunity in Lexington, KY., Chief of Primary care Physician

May 2, 2025
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Job Description

Lexington, Kentucky VA Healthcare System

Location: Lexington, Dept of Veterans Affairs
Department: Physician – Internal Medicine

Position Description

Chief of Primary Care Physician Opportunity in Lovely Lexington, Kentucky

Outstanding Leadership Opportunity – Recruitment/Relocation Incentives – Quality of Life

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* The Lexington, KY VA Healthcare System (LVAHCS) seeks a highly motivated physician to lead its dynamic and patient-centered state department as the Chief of Primary Care.
* Direct and supervise the clinical activities of a competent and collegial staff of approximately 60 physicians, PAs, NPs and medical support medical staff, at the main clinic in Lexington and four community-based clinics located in Somerset, Morehead, Hazard, and Berea, KY.
* Participate in direct patient care and serve as a role model for peers with a mix of 80% administrative and 20% clinical duties.
* The facility is ranked 6th nationally for quality and commended by a Joint Commission Survey team for “restoring their faith in VA.” Nearly 94% of Veterans trust LVAHCS with their care.

The Lexington VA Healthcare System provides an excellent compensation and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Unrestricted licensure in any State and US citizenship is required. Preferred Experience: Board certified Internal Medicine or Family Practice preferred with at least 2 years of experience in managing a clinic.

Interested: Please provide your cover letter and resume to [andrew.ford2@va.gov](mailto:andrew.ford2@va.gov) or call (859) 556-5881 at any time.

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Recruitment Incentives are Offered
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 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
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Respectfully,

Andrew Ford, US Army Retired

HR Specialist| Recruitment and Placement | Physician/Provider Recruiter

Lexington, KY VA Medial Center | VA Midsouth Healthcare Network (VISN 9)

Veterans Health Administration | US Department of Veterans Affairs

Office: (859) 233-4511 x3477

Cell: 859-556-5881

Education & Experience Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Board certified Internal Medicine or Family Practice preferred with at least 2 years of experience in managing a clinic.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

$245,000 $280,000 . additional bonuses and other wonderful benefits as well.

Benefits:

Recruitment Incentives are Offered
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 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
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Compensation Points:

Loan Repayment, Income Guarantee, Moving Allowance, Cost of Living, Health Insurance

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