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Physician (Cardiology)- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time staff physician job on the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, TX, part of the Veterans Health Administration. A recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) and student loan repayment are both authorized.

Telework eligible1 vacancy; this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

It may close early. The job may be filled before the closing date of 01/27/2027 if it is filled another way. The first cut-off date is 09/01/2026, and later applications are referred as needed.

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 and to current federal employees of the VA. You must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Provide heart and chest surgery care for patients in clinic and hospital settings.
  • Supervise and teach surgery residents and possible medical students.
  • Write medical orders and document care in the patient record.
  • Obtain consent for procedures you perform.
  • Complete consult requests for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery evaluation.
  • Order tests such as lab work, imaging and other diagnostic studies.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No set number of years of work experience is listed. You must have completed approved residency training in an accredited core specialty program, or meet one of the alternatives listed in the announcement, such as one year of approved post-medical school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a school approved by the VA for the year you finished. Foreign medical graduates must meet Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility rules for their graduation year.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Standard one-page Clinical Resume, downloaded from the link in the announcement and uploaded to the two-page Resume field
  • Full resume or CV with no page limit, uploaded to the Other field
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference if you claim 10-point preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, and your application, resume and CV will be verified. Errors or missing information may hurt your chances, and pre-employment reference checks are done. Veterans and preference-eligible candidates get preference when qualifications are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload the standard one-page Clinical Resume from the link, then add your full CV in the Other field.
  • Apply online by 11:59 PM ET on 01/27/2027, but note the job may close early and the first cut-off date is 09/01/2026.
  • If you cannot apply online before the closing date, contact the agency and include CAZM-13046698-26-PT in the Notes field.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment/relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) authorized, but former EDRP participants cannot apply for the incentive. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with an acceptable, REAL ID compliant photo ID
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for health care personnel
  • Possible probationary period
  • Must meet physical requirements, such as lifting 45+ pounds and standing 6 hours

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
$124,308 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Dallas, Texas
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
CAZM-13046698-26-PT

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