Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 730464 (Include on all documents)
TOUR of DUTY: Monday - Friday (8:00am to 4:30pm) with on-call duties required (evenings/ weekends), as necessary.
Applicant's education and length of practive (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.
Recruitment/ Relocation incentive MAY be authorized upon review and approval by management.
As a VA Physician, your opprotunties are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opprotunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largetst, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
The Stratton VA Medical Center is located in beautiful upstate New York, in the state capital of Albany. Albany is a thriving city with easy access to surrounding mountain ranges, including the Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Catskills and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Boasting concerts, cultural festivals, a rich history and multiple universities, Albany is a lively and energetic destination that balances its historic and legislative roots with a vibrant metropolitan atmosphere. Its uniqueness stems from its ability to offer residents and visitors world class cultural venues in a metropolitan setting side by side with outdoor recreational activities in beautiful and scenic surroundings. Area school districts have reputations of excellence, low class sizes and exemplary educational programs. Albany is also conveniently situated in close driving distance to New York City, Boston, and Montreal.
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!
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