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Physician – Community Living Center Medical Director

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent physician job to lead medical care at the Community Living Center (CLC) of the VA Mann-Grandstaff Medical Center in Spokane, WA, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The Medical Director gives clinical and administrative leadership and also supervises other providers. The announcement is open continuous, with 1 vacancy, and a recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before its listed closing date if the position is filled another way. It is open continuous, and eligible applications go to the hiring manager every 2 weeks.

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.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

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

The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Current federal employees of the hiring agency may also apply under the internal announcement.

What you would do

  • Evaluate and manage adults with complex conditions, with a focus on geriatric medicine
  • Provide direct patient care, including admissions, daily management, and discharge planning
  • Arrange routine and emergency medical coverage across all CLC units
  • Work with the CLC Screening Committee on safe, appropriate admissions and bed use
  • Mentor physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to maintain quality of care
  • Take part in peer reviews, chart reviews, and training of medical trainees

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: You need at least 3 years of clinical experience after residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related field. You also need 1 year of leadership experience in a clinical setting. The announcement does not state a grade level for this experience.

With education: You need a medical degree (MD or DO) from a school approved by the VA, and completed residency training in an accredited program. The announcement does not say that education can replace experience.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • A C.V. or resume, uploaded to the required document field
  • The standard Clinical Resume document from the VA link, uploaded to the Resume field
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, and you complete an occupational questionnaire. Your application, resume, C.V., and other documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may hurt your chances. The VA also runs pre-employment reference checks.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload the standard Clinical Resume document from the VA link to the Resume field, not just a regular resume
  • Show at least 3 years of clinical experience after residency and 1 year of clinical leadership
  • If you claim veterans' preference, include a DD-214 with dates and character of service

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The job is not virtual, and ad-hoc telework may be approved.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment incentive of 15% of annual salary per year, up to 3 years, may be authorized for highly qualified applicants with a 3-year agreement. A $15,000 relocation incentive may be authorized, but only for current VA employees. The job is also eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay student loans up to $200,000. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for it.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with a limited exception for non-citizens
  • Drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID, including a REAL ID compliant license
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Required seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • 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
$235,000 – $290,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Spokane County, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSV-13104704-27-JI

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