The  Colonel Ola Lee Mize Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in   Guntersville, AL  is actively seeking  a BC/BE Primary Care physician  to join our mission-driven healthcare team!

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to  serve our nation’s Veterans  while enjoying  work-life balance, a collaborative care model, and a community known for its lakefront living !

Position Overview:

• Schedule:  Full-time, Monday–Friday

• Patient Load:  12–13 patients per day per physician, allowing time for quality, patient-centered care

• Team Model:  Work as part of a Patient-Aligned Care Team ( PACT )

• Each physician is supported by a dedicated RN, LPN and MSA and has expanded support from clinical pharmacy, social work, mental health, and nutrition.

• Employment Type:  Federal – with full VA benefits

• Paid Time Off: 50 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 days paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) AND federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

• Compensation:  Competitive salary + performance bonuses + comprehensive federal benefits package

Why You'll Love Living and Working in Guntersville, Alabama:

• Located on the banks of Lake Guntersville, boating, fishing, paddleboarding for water lovers
• Mountain views:  Located in the Appalachian foothills
• Laid-back lifestyle:  Quiet and peaceful, but with growing tourism appeal
• Active community:  Farmer’s markets, seasonal festivals, and arts events
• Short drive to Huntsville:  Around 45 minutes to a major city
• Ideal for families and retirees : Safe, friendly neighborhoods and great schools

Please send your CV for immediate consideration!

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays  with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance : VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision : Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts , which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance , family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions , depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service