Urgent Care/MOD - Fee Basis

Summary

Practice Medicine with Purpose. The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Urgent Care Physician to join our team in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This intermittent Fee Basis opportunity offers exceptional flexibility while providing the privilege of caring for our nation's Veterans in a collaborative, mission-focused environment. Note: The utilization of Fee Basis appointments is centered on the service needs rather than a specified tour of duty.

Duties

Serve Those Who Served. Practice with Purpose. The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is seeking a Fee Basis Urgent Care Physician to provide high-quality care for our nation's Veterans. This intermittent opportunity is ideal for physicians seeking meaningful clinical practice with the flexibility to maintain an existing career, private practice, retirement lifestyle, or other professional commitments. The physician will evaluate and treat a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries, perform minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, and incision and drainage, interpret laboratory and radiographic studies, and collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team. The position will include after-hours inpatient and Community Living Center coverage, weekend and holiday rounding, inter-facility transfers, and occasional weekday urgent care coverage during physician leave. The limited, intermittent schedule gives physicians the ability to remain clinically active, supplement their income, and contribute their expertise without assuming the demands of a traditional full-time practice. It is a strong fit for semi-retired physicians, private-practice physicians, hospitalists, emergency medicine physicians, and family or internal medicine physicians seeking purposeful, flexible work. Why Consider This Opportunity? Flexible, intermittent scheduling with rotating coverage needs. Meaningful work without responsibility for managing a private practice or maintaining a long-term patient panel. The honor of caring for Veterans who have served our country. A mission-driven role where every shift directly supports access, safety, and continuity of Veteran care. Why Poplar Bluff? Poplar Bluff is surrounded by rivers, lakes, forests, and outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, hiking, camping, and hunting. It provides a relaxed pace of life while remaining within driving distance of larger regional destinations such as St. Louis, Memphis, and Springfield. Whether you are seeking supplemental income, a rewarding part-time opportunity, or a way to continue practicing medicine after retirement, this position offers flexibility, purpose, and the chance to make a lasting difference. Honor a lifetime of service by caring for those who have served ours. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Clinical Duties (100%): As an urgent care physician, the provider is responsible for delivering immediate, patient-centered medical care for a wide range of acute and urgent conditions. The role requires proficiency in performing minor procedures, including suturing, splinting, and incision and drainage. The physician is expected to stay current with all VHA required trainings, medical practices, and procedures, adhere to evidence-based practices and guidelines, and contribute to the continuous improvement of service quality and patient safety within the urgent care setting. Collaboration with the Veteran's Patient-Aligned Care Team to ensure comprehensive patient care, along with the ability to provide guidance and supervision to ancillary staff, is essential. Primary duties include: Conducting medical examinations, diagnosing illnesses and injuries, and formulating effective treatment plans. Managing a diverse range of cases in a timely manner, from common infections and minor injuries to more complex conditions such as fractures or acute exacerbations of chronic diseases. Interpreting diagnostic tests, including laboratory results and radiographic imaging. Providing general Internal Medicine care for inpatient services and the Community Living Center in keeping with good clinical practice and standards after regular business hours, on weekends, and on holidays. Collaborating with physicians, physician extenders, and nursing care providers throughout the hospital. Following Medical Staff bylaws and completing all medical records in a timely manner through CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) in accordance with VA policies and regulations. Participating in inter-hospital transfers of patients as needed. Providing medical diagnostic evaluation and initial assessment of patients, including at minimum a focused history, physical examination, and pertinent laboratory investigations for patients admitted during the tour. Completing inpatient rounding on weekends and holidays. Providing occasional weekday coverage of urgent care services during periods of physician leave. All other related duties as assigned. Core duty hours: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday 1600-0000 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 0000-0800 1600-0000 1600-0000 1600-0000 1600-0000 1600-0000 1600-0000

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Exceptions: Residents currently