Overview

The VA Primary Care Physician in Cookeville, TN role is a full-time opportunity with Valor Healthcare at a VA community-based outpatient clinic. It calls for a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to work in person with a military veteran population in a 100% outpatient practice. This opportunity has a requested start date of January 1, 2027, and an expected duration of 9–12 months.

The position is suitable for physicians considering a locum tenens assignment as well as those interested in locum-to-perm consideration or direct-hire employment. The clinic has provided a defined weekday schedule, anticipated daily volume, hourly rate range, and travel-and-lodging reimbursement information so candidates can evaluate the role using the details available.

VA Primary Care Physician in Cookeville, TN: Care Setting

The work takes place at a VA community-based outpatient clinic in Cookeville. The practice is dedicated to outpatient primary care for military veterans. This is an on-site role, not a remote or telehealth position.

The position is defined as full time and in person. Providers will care for veterans during the regular weekday clinic hours. The stated patient volume, duration, and call status are included below so that physicians can assess the assignment’s operational details before pursuing a locum tenens, locum-to-perm, or direct-hire path.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care for military veterans at the community-based clinic.
• Work in person during the scheduled weekday clinic hours.
• Support the clinic’s 100% outpatient primary care practice model.
• See approximately 10–12 patients per day.
• Participate in a role with no call requirement.

Schedule and Assignment Length

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Schedule type: Full time
• Work setting: In person
• Daily volume: 10–12 patients
• Call: Not required
• Expected length: 9–12 months
• Requested start: January 1, 2027

The stated Monday–Friday schedule and lack of call requirement are part of the assignment details. Candidates should be available to work on site in Cookeville during the listed clinic hours and should assess the 9–12-month duration against their preferred engagement path.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO with a background in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Board eligible.
• Active Tennessee medical license, or the ability to obtain one before the start date.

Family Medicine and Internal Medicine backgrounds are both accepted. Board eligibility is required, and Tennessee licensure must be active by the requested start date; candidates may obtain that license before the assignment begins.

Compensation and Travel

• Hourly pay range: $120–$130 per hour
• Travel and lodging: Client reimbursement

The compensation field for this position is hourly. Travel and lodging are identified in the job details as client reimbursed.

Engagement Pathways

Valor Healthcare is open to locum tenens, locum-to-perm, and direct-hire candidates for the same physician opportunity. Candidates can indicate the arrangement they are seeking while being considered for the clinic’s full-time outpatient primary care need.

Why Providers Consider This Role

• Military veteran primary care in a VA community-based outpatient clinic.
• A full-time, in-person weekday schedule with no call.
• A stated patient volume of approximately 10–12 patients each day.
• Multiple engagement options: locum tenens, locum-to-perm, or direct hire.
• Client reimbursement for travel and lodging.