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Physician – Hospitalist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Hospitalist job at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, within the Veterans Health Administration. The doctor will care for patients with general medical problems, diseases and injuries, and also does some administrative work. The job is on a night schedule, and the position is open until filled, so it may close early.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The position may be filled before the closing date, and the announcement may close early if it is filled through other means.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be hired only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with general medical problems.
  • Order and interpret lab tests, imaging, and EKGs.
  • Refer patients to specialists and arrange follow-up care.
  • Respond to emergencies and provide urgent care as needed.
  • Complete administrative tasks such as peer reviews and performance data monitoring.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: You must have completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program approved by the VA. Other paths include one year of approved post-medical school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S., or, for non-U.S. residency, three years of verified independent practice in the U.S.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved by the VA for the year you finished. Foreign medical graduates must confirm their school meets ECFMG eligibility for the year they graduated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Documents showing dates of active duty and expected separation, if you are serving and leaving within 120 days

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V., and other documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may hurt your chances.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your MD or DO degree, school, and graduation year are clearly listed.
  • Show your residency training and board certification status clearly in your resume or C.V.
  • Confirm you hold a full and unrestricted license, since a training or limited license will not qualify.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time night shifts: Monday to Friday, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, on alternating weeks. You must be physically present for the entire tour.

Incentives and relocation: No recruitment or relocation incentive is listed. The announcement lists an annual performance bonus and possible $1,000 per year for continuing medical education (CME) as benefits.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with a narrow exception for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical exam
  • Must participate in the seasonal flu vaccination program
  • Acceptable ID required, and it must be REAL ID compliant
  • May serve a probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$240,000 – $275,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Hines, Illinois
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CAZP-13093968-27-PBE

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