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Physician (Compensation/Pension Chief)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time Physician job at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, NM, under the Veterans Health Administration. The physician will serve as the Compensation & Pension Employee Health Section Chief and perform medical exams that help the Veterans Benefits Administration decide disability compensation ratings. It is an open continuous announcement, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled as vacancies become available.

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

It may close early. The announcement may close before the stated closing date if the position 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.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Conduct medical exams to support VA disability compensation ratings.
  • Write medical reports and opinions that non-medical VA staff can use.
  • Perform exams for Gulf War and Environmental Hazards registry Veterans.
  • Serve as subject matter expert on the disability process for the facility.
  • Complete and release all reports on time and to quality standards.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No specific number of years of experience is stated. Preferred experience includes DMA, CAPRI, and knowledge of compensation and pension rules and regulations.

With education: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a school accredited for the year you graduated. You must also have completed approved residency training (an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification eligibility), or meet one of the alternative residency paths listed in the announcement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume or C.V. uploaded to your USAJOBS account
  • Occupational questionnaire completed on USAJOBS
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference as a disabled veteran or eligible family member
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration; the agency also performs pre-employment reference checks. Veterans and preference eligible candidates receive preference when qualifications are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit your resume or C.V. through USAJOBS; the two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, answer the preference question in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214.
  • Clearly show your medical school degree and residency training, because residency completion is a basic requirement.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. The announcement lists an annual performance bonus, possible reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education, and free malpractice coverage with tail coverage.

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 written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination, or an approved exemption
  • Annual employee health requirements, such as TB screening
  • Possible probationary period
  • Online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant form of identification
  • Physical demands include long periods of standing and walking, and possible patient transfers

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 – $315,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSX-13093550-27-BT

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