Seeking Staff Primary Care for Excellent Opportunities in Hillsboro, Oregon
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
The West Portland/Hillsboro, Oregon Veterans Administration
Community-Based Outpatient Clinic is seeking a full-time
Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine
physician for our outpatient clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon. This
opportunity 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. The Portland VA Medical Center (PVAMC) is a
303-bed medical center that provides primary care to local veterans
and serves as a quaternary referral center for veterans in Oregon,
southern Washington, and parts of Idaho. Last year, 80,000 patients
were treated within the PVAMC system. The Health Care Clinic
operates under the PACT Model (Patient Aligned Care Team). Together
with your team, consisting of a PCP, RN, LPN, and a Medical Support
Assistant, you will care for a panel of approximately 1,200
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. Candidates must be board certified in Family Practice or
Internal Medicine and demonstrate leadership and administrative
capabilities. A strong motivation to promote staff education and
development programs, along with a commitment to professional
enrichment, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and
positive labor relations, is essential. The ideal candidate should
also be motivated to promote continuing education for staff,
inter-professional training, and be committed 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 known for its distinctive
neighborhoods, excellent restaurants and bars, plentiful coffee
shops, local brewers, and hundreds of food carts offering diverse
cuisines from around the world. Portland is a clean, beautiful, and
safe city with friendly and helpful residents. Despite having 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 America, making it easy to explore without
a car. Known as the "beer capital of the world," Portland features
numerous local breweries and hosts over a dozen beer festivals
annually. Oregon is renowned for its wines, with many wineries near
Portland offering world-class pinot noir. The state offers
breathtaking natural beauty and various 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. The VA supports high-quality professional
practice and a favorable work-life-family balance by offering: 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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