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Physician – Anesthesiologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time job for a physician anesthesiologist at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pittsburgh, PA, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The announcement has 1 vacancy, and it is an open continuous announcement, meaning it stays open until the closing date.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before the closing date if the position is filled another way.

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.

This job is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Evaluate medical and surgical patients, including in the pre-operative clinic.
  • Give anesthesia care before, during, and after surgery.
  • Take rotating evening and weekend call for urgent cases.
  • Provide anesthesia for cardiothoracic and liver transplant surgery when qualified.
  • Teach anesthesia residents, medical students, and student nurse anesthetists.
  • Join quality and performance improvement committees and activities.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No set number of years of work experience is listed. Some applicants may qualify through residency training followed by a period of independent practice, as described in the residency options.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved by the VA. You must also complete an approved residency training program in a core specialty that makes you eligible for board certification.

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
  • Legible copy of DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V., and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your chances.

Tips for this job:

  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this position, so follow the C.V. or resume instructions.
  • Apply by 11:59 PM ET on 09/30/2027. If you cannot apply online in time, contact the agency and include CBSZ-13079622-26-BMM in the Notes field.
  • If selected for the loan repayment program, submit your application within four months of your appointment.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. You may be required to work evenings or weekends, and rotating evening and weekend call is a key responsibility.

Incentives and relocation: A sign-on bonus is authorized. The job may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment program with awards of up to $200,000.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pass a pre-employment physical
  • Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • May be required to serve a probationary period
  • Complete online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant form of identification

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
$375,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSZ-13079622-26-BMM

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