Skip to main content
Posted 20 July, 2026

Internal Medicine, Join the Mission: Provide Care for Veterans in Scenic Guntersville, AL

Department of Veteran Affairs
Guntersville, AL, US Full Time

Job Description

\n

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!

\n

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

\n

Position Overview:

\n
    \n
      \n
    • Schedule: Full-time, MondayFriday
    • \n
    \n
\n
    \n
      \n
    • Patient Load: 1213 patients per day per physician, allowing time for quality, patient-centered care
    • \n
    \n
\n
    \n
      \n
    • Team Model: Work as part of a Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT)
    • \n
    \n
\n
    \n
      \n
        \n
      • Each physician is supported by a dedicated RN, LPN and MSA and has expanded support from clinical pharmacy, social work, mental health, and nutrition.
      • \n
      \n
    \n
\n
    \n
  • Employment Type: Federal with full VA benefits
  • \n
\n
    \n
  • 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)
  • \n
  • Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) AND federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
  • \n
\n
    \n
  • Compensation: Competitive salary + performance bonuses + comprehensive federal benefits package
  • \n
\n

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

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

Please send your CV for immediate consideration!

\n