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Physician - Geneticist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Houston, Texas 💰 $250000 – $315000/yr

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Job Summary

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until closing date and may be extended until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.

Key Responsibilities

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until closing date and may be extended until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants 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 A clinical geneticist specializes in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of inherited and certain complex genetic disorders.

Duties include but not limited to: - Completes consults across a broad-range of genetic indications - Evaluates patients, coordinates genetic testing, reviews results and discusses management plan across a broad range of genetic indications - Responsible for effective delivery of genetic care via telehealth modalities - Serving as a collaborating physician for genetic counselors - Provides expert advice and guidance to VA practitioners and to VA program officials on a wide range of issues related to the delivery of medical genetics services, methods and practices - Participates in work groups, committees, or departmental learning activities, and remains abreast of medical advances in his/her area of expertise and incorporates this information to deliver care that meets contemporary standards of care - Serves as a member to various board and committees, task forces, and roles as requested by senior management.

Responsible for advancement of global understanding of human genetic disorders and prepares for the implementation of new genetic practices of clinical utility in VA enterprise-wide - Participates in peer reviews/committees, and absence of validated disruptive or unprofessional behavior Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-4:30pm

Requirements & Education

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.

Contact

Randall.Ussery@va.gov · (719)828-5545

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $250000 – $315000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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