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Physician – Geneticist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent physician job as a clinical geneticist at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It has 1 vacancy and is an open continuous announcement, so it stays open and applicants may be referred as openings come up. The job does not allow remote work or telework.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before the closing date if the position is filled another way. It may also close once a selection is made and the offer is accepted.

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.

The job is 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 appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Evaluates patients, coordinates genetic testing, and reviews results
  • Completes consults across a broad range of genetic conditions
  • Delivers genetic care through telehealth
  • Serves as collaborating physician for genetic counselors
  • Advises VA doctors and program officials on medical genetics services

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: You must have completed residency training in an approved core specialty program that leads to board certification eligibility. Other paths are also accepted: one year of approved post-medical school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S., or foreign residency training followed by at least three years of verified independent practice in the U.S. No grade level is stated.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine. The school must be approved, such as an LCME-accredited medical school, a COCA-approved osteopathic school, or a foreign school that meets ECFMG requirements for the year you graduated.

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:

  • Curriculum vitae (C.V.) and/or resume
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with required proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

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 omissions may affect whether you are considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload a C.V. or resume that shows your residency training, medical degree, and license details, since these are the main requirements.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the online questionnaire if you qualify, and attach your DD-214 or SF-15 proof.
  • Apply online early. If you cannot apply online, contact Randall Ussery at the listed phone or email and include the announcement number CBST-13095307-27-RU in your notes.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: A sign-on bonus may be available for highly qualified applicants. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and acceptable identification, including a REAL ID-compliant card
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Must take part in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • Possible 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
$250,000 – $315,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Houston, Texas
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
CBST-13095307-27-RU

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