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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia

Salary: Please contact for more information
Job Type: Part Time 24 hours - Permanent
Phone: (202)745-8000x8192

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 716859 (Include on all documents)

Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education and experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.

Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.

If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.

The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.

The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define “who we are,” our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence (“I CARE”).

America's Veterans need you!

To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/

Recruitment, Retention, Relocation bonuses are not authorized

 

The Washington, DC VA Medical Center, is seeking a full-time Physician in the Surgical Service Department.  The DC VAMC is one of the most visible and dynamic facilities in the VA system.  This tertiary care teaching facility provides acute general and specialized services in medical, neurology, psychiatry as well as offering a nursing home care unit.  The medical center also oversees a satellite Substance Abuse Clinic and three Veterans Centers.

 

The Medical Center's staff of over 2,000 provides care to veterans residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia treating over 50,000 veterans and over 500,000 outpatient visits each year.  The DC VAMC is affiliated with four medical centers:  The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and many other colleges and universities in the following areas: pharmacy, rehabilitation medicine, biomedical engineering, dietetics, social work, nursing and medical center management.

 

THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.  This announcement may close at anytime once the position is filled.  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms).  Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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US citizenship

English language proficiency

Background/suitability investigation

Random drug testing

Physical standards

Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.