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Physician-Infectious Diseases

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Atlanta, Georgia 💰 $124308 – $315000/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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 Diagnosis of patients with Infectious Diseases problems in outpatient clinic.

Directly provides medical treatment of Infectious Diseases to veterans. Provides appropriate and direct oversight of mid-level providers, Infectious Diseases resident physicians, and other trainees present in the Infectious Diseases clinic. Receives and provides triage and disposition for Infectious Diseases consults from VA providers as assigned.

Perform and interpret the results of laboratory tests from blood and other tissues to evaluate Infectious Diseases and the effect(s) of therapy. Guide clinical trainees in Infectious Diseases providing both didactic and experiential teaching. Provide professional (in-person or through telemedicine means) advice and consultation in areas related to Infectious Diseases including Travel Medicine. Knowledge of clinical research literature related to Infectious Diseases.

Maintains a caseload of outpatient panel in the HIV specialty PACT (using in-person and telemedicine means) and an excellent knowledge in HIV and primary care. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

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

VISN7RecruitmentT38Physicians@va.gov

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 $124308 – $315000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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