Shape the future of health care as a Physician in the Education and Learning department. You will elevate the trainee experience, strengthen academic partnerships, advance research and innovation, and lead high-performing education programs. Bring your clinical expertise and strategic vision to develop the next generation of health professionals-and make a lasting difference in the care of Veterans.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all health professions education and training programs, ensuring a high-quality learning environment that supports the development of medical students, residents, and other health professions trainees.
The incumbent is expected to devote approximately 40 percent of their time to clinical practice, with the remainder dedicated to education and research leadership responsibilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee all health professions education and training programs, ensuring a positive and compliant trainee experience. Direct administration of medical student, resident, dental, and allied health trainee programs.
Ensure compliance with VA, affiliate institution, accrediting body, and regulatory requirements related to trainee appointments, onboarding, and separation. Review and validate trainee credentialing and qualification documentation, including Trainee Qualifications and Credentials Verification Letters (TQCVLs). Conduct audits of trainee records and stipend processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accountability.
Develop and implement local education policies and procedures based on agency-wide directives and program requirements. Serve as the primary liaison with affiliated academic institutions regarding trainee assignments, curricula, and program evaluations. Identify and resolve issues affecting the clinical learning environment through collaboration with program and site directors. Establish and implement organizational education policies, priorities, and strategic initiatives.
Provide leadership and oversight for employee education programs, including TMS, New Employee Orientation (NEO), leadership development, and academic affiliations. Supervise education staff, including the Supervisory Health Care Education Specialist (Designated Learning Officer), and manage recruitment, performance, and employee development activities. Coordinate education resource planning, budgeting, and funding to ensure mission requirements are met.
Monitor expenditures and maintain internal controls to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant use of resources. Lead special studies, program evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives related to education and training operations. Advise leadership and present briefings on education programs, resource requirements, policies, and operational outcomes.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Kevin.Hicks@va.gov · 904-219-6715
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $220000 – $335000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-11.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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