Now Hiring: Urgent Care Physician Redding VA Clinic • VA Northern California HCS
Now Hiring: Urgent Care Physician Redding VA Clinic • VA Northern California HCS at Department of Veterans Affairs — Redding, California, US
- Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Location: Redding, California, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Now Hiring: Urgent Care Physician Redding VA Clinic * VA Northern California HCS
Position Overview
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Title : Physician - Urgent Care (Redding)
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Employer : Veterans Health Administration, VA Northern California Health Care System
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Location : Redding, California
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Status : Full-time, on-site at Redding VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
Key Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive urgent care services to Veterans covering a wide range of acute health conditions.
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Perform procedures, interpret diagnostics, and collaborate with specialty and hospital facilities (e.g., Mather Hospital, Sacramento).
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Maintain high standards of clinical practice, patient safety, and compassionate care
Qualifications & Requirements
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MD or DO with full, unrestricted license in any U.S. state/territory.
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Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine with significant emergency/urgent care experience.
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U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only if no qualified citizens available)
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary : $260,000-$325,000 annually
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Additional compensation includes:
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Recruitment/Sign-on incentives (authorized)
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Annual performance bonuses and standard salary increases
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CME stipend ($1,000/year for board-certified full-time staff)
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Leave : 50-55 paid days off annually (26 annual, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, plus CME leave)
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Retirement : Federal pension with vesting after 5 years and 401(k) contributions
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Insurance : Federal coverage including health, dental, vision, term life, long-term care
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Malpractice : Liability protection with tail coverage provided
Schedule
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Clinical hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30a.m.-6:00p.m. (Variable schedule consistent with full-time urgent care practice)
Loan Repayment & Incentives
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Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available-up to $200,000 over 1-5 years (eligibility required within four months of appointment)
Community & Facility Perks
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Newly opened urgent care clinic with modern diagnostic capabilities (CT, ultrasound, MRI, labs)
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Strong specialty support network: ENT, urology, cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, physical therapy, wound care, plus access to Mather Hospital 2 hours away
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Redding offers affordable living, outdoor recreation (rivers, parks, mountains), and a welcoming community
Let's Connect! Kelly De Boer, VA Physician/Provider Recruiter, Kelly.deboer@va.gov