This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount up to $200,000 & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The Physician is responsible for the evaluation and management of patients admitted to the inpatient Medicine Service, including completion of a comprehensive History and Physical or short-form admission note, as designated by service protocols. The Physician provides comprehensive general Internal Medicine care in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice, applicable VA policies and procedures, and the standards of the Physician Section and Medicine Service.
A summary of the duties is mentioned below but not limited to: Screen, admit and/or transfer to appropriate level of care within the VA HVHCS, other VA facilities or community hospitals when necessary.
Perform history and physical examination Complete minor procedures, i.e., incision and drainage, debridement, suturing only under local anesthesia, if needed Provide medical diagnoses, workups and treatments within the scope of knowledge, privileges, Coordinate care with specialists. Manage preventative care. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VISN2EDRPCOORDINATORS@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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.
christina.morel1@va.gov · 845-831-2000 X215041
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $220000 – $250000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-08.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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