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Physician-Urologist with EDRP & Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Physician-Urologist job at the VA Central Texas Health Care System in Temple, TX, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It is an open continuous announcement with one vacancy, and it offers a sign-on bonus and student loan repayment, so it may be filled from later referrals.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before its 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.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

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

The job is open to the public, and current employees of the VA can also apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S., though non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Perform surgical operations, outpatient procedures and clinic duties
  • Handle inpatient and outpatient surgery consultations for new and established patients
  • Manage patient care from admission through discharge, including histories and physicals
  • Take part in on-call duty, including nights, weekends and holidays when needed
  • Train and supervise medical students and residents

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No grade level or number of years is stated. You must complete an approved residency, or meet one of two alternatives: one year of approved training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S., or a non-U.S. residency followed by three years of verified independent practice in the U.S.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved for the year you finished. Foreign medical graduates must show their school met ECFMG eligibility requirements for that year.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV and/or resume showing your medical degree, residency and license details
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point 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. Your application, resume, CV and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration. Reference checks are done, and veterans receive preference when candidates are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Include your medical degree, residency dates and full license details in your CV or resume, since these are verified.
  • If you want EDRP loan repayment, submit that application within four months of appointment; former EDRP participants cannot apply.
  • If you cannot apply online before the closing date, contact Natassia Simmons at NATASSIA.SIMMONS@VA.GOV as the listing instructs.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, either 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm. Night, weekend and holiday on-call may be required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment/relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) is authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) can repay student loans, with awards up to $200,000 decided after review. The listing says relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship (with a non-citizen exception)
  • Urinalysis 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 an acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Physical requirements include standing, walking, lifting, and vision and hearing standards
  • Excepted service job that does not confer competitive status

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
$350,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Temple, 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-13104009-27-NS

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