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The Registered Nurse Care Manager works at the Ashtabula Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Incumbent will be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Incumbent will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care based on age specific components and adhere to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice. Major Duties Include but not limited to: Responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, prevention and wellness based on the patient's goals, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction; Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, gender specific healthcare, values, and previous experiences; Administers medications and procedures per establishing policies and guidelines; Responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition in order to manage and coordinate care to effectively meet the patients' needs; Provides consultation and education to nursing staff in areas such as new equipment, mandatory review, orientation and cross-training, and continuing education; Demonstrates clinical expertise and knowledge of health care programs to improve the quality of patient care and the use of resources to facilitate compliance with internal and external requirements and standards; Demonstrates leadership by serving as an advocate for patients. Acquires and demonstrates strength in the areas of interpersonal relations, critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs; Leads initiatives within unit/department level shared governance; Supports and actively participates in initiatives such as High Reliability Organization (HRO), Patient Centered Care, Just Culture, and I CARE; Provide competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants; Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. *Preferred experience: Primary Care VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties and tasks include, but are not limited to the following: Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories that support sound, independent work. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of laboratory equipment and maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs instrumentation and demonstrates proper documentation of corrective action. Evaluates the suitability of each specimen for analysis, requesting a new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimen for analysis according to established procedures. Follows established procedure for handling of mislabeled, unlabeled, or unsuitable specimens. Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or automated techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrective action. Performs initial testing on all reagents received in chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, and hematology before reagents are put into use. This includes lot-to-lot testing and/or parallel testing that is then presented to the supervisor or laboratory director to review/approve before reagents or supplies are put into use. Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts, and maintains instruments. This includes verifying correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs. Ensures maintenance, calibrations, and quality control are completed as scheduled and within the required timeframes. Reviews and investigates delta checks, flags, alerts, etc. and performs additional testing to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly and follows the proper laboratory and medical center policies. Performs checks to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies such as AABB, FDA, The Joint Commission (TJC), College of American Pathologists (CAP), and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) such as temperature checks, inventory control, blood utilization tracking, instrument maintenance and testing. Maintains accountability for inventory and ordering of all supplies, including blood products and reagents for all shifts and inventory of expendable supplies. Logs and stores reagents and supplies per standard operating procedures and maintains optimal inventory levels of reagents, supplies, and blood products to prevent workflow interruptions. Work Schedule: 11:00pm - 7:00am w/rotating weekends/holidays Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93084-0, 93085-0, 93086-0, Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The Genetic Counselor (GC) works closely with other staff within CGS, the staff at the National TeleOncology hub and the National TeleOncology Program Office to deliver highly specialized care to cancer patients across the VA. This position is located in the National TeleOncology (NTO) service's virtual hub at the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS) within the Comprehensive Genetics Service (CGS). Provides expert advice and guidance to VA practitioners and program officials on a wide range of issues related to development and delivery of genetic services, methods and practices Advises and provides technical expertise regarding clinical genetic services and respond to questions and concerns from stakeholders Collaborates with local and Veteran-side site telehealth and pathology staff, NTO hub leadership, and the National Oncology Program Office to establish telehealth service agreements (TSA), workflow processes with spoke (patient site) sites, and other standard operating processes and communications documents as needed for CGS participating sites Interviews patients to get comprehensive individual family and medical histories Evaluates genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific genetic disorders Writes detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts for patients or referring physicians Discusses testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients, families, and other healthcare providers Counsels patients and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance regarding genetic risks and inherited conditions Plans, designs, and directs clinical genetic counseling protocols to develop and evaluate approaches to delivery of genetic counseling services Identifies and implements ways to improve efficiency, quality, and safety of patient care within the CGS service Participates and contributes to development of standard operating procedures related to program implementation Participates and contributes to the development of marketing materials, SharePoint site, and web design for CGS services Chair, Co-Chair, and actively participate in service level and national level committees and workgroups Assists in the oversight of development and dissemination of information describing the genetic counseling services being offered by CGS, including brochures and other published materials Collaborates to develop methods to evaluate effectiveness of educational programs Establishes working relationships with other programs to develop best practices Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: M-F, 8a - 430p Remote: This position is remote Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to join our clinical leadership team in the role of Associate Chief of Staff for Behavioral Health Service Line (ACOS, BHSL). The Associate Chief of Staff for Behavioral Health Service Line (ACOS, BHSL) provides oversight of clinical operations and administrative functions of mental health programs including: inpatient, outpatient and residential mental health care, psychiatry, psychology, social work, addiction and substance use care, military sexual trauma care, PTSD, domiciliary and suicide prevention. Clinical programing spans across 2 campuses, 6 CBOCs and additionally serves the western half of the legacy VISN 4 market. The ACOS, BHSL will have research and academic opportunities through the VA as well as the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. This position is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the behavioral health service line including oversight of budget and fiscal management, personnel management, recruitment and retention, strategic planning, program development, education of trainees, quality management, productivity and performance metrics, engages key stakeholders to support and expand mental health research and assuring that the resource core and administrative functions are integrated to provide healthcare excellence and value. The incumbent is expected to provide leadership to enhance ongoing programs and develop new programs to advance Veterans' health through excellence mental health care, clinical training and research. The ACOS, BHSL chairs and serves on various committees and workgroups at the facility and/or regional level. The ACOS, BHSL will be expected to participate in clinical care within their area of specialty. Incumbent will report to the facility Chief of Staff. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Negotiable - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The incumbent is assigned to the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) Officen within Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC and is responsible for providing lead administrative, consulting, technical direction and support to the C&P Specialists, C&P Manager and to program operations. Please be advised that this position is currently subject to an OPM consistency review, which may result in a change in grade. If the review results in a reduction in grade, you could be eligible for grade and/or pay retention. Serves as a consultant and provides guidance to VAMC leadership and C&P Office Specialists on all matters pertaining to the facility's C&P program. Conducts and oversees internal controls and audits. Provides oversight and input regarding compliance with VHA policies, directives, memos, notices, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, recommendations by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other internal or external auditors and reviewers as appropriate. Considered a subject matter expert (SME) to providers and service chiefs regarding routine and complex matters related to C&P including provider competence for the ongoing provider practice evaluation (OPPE) and focused provider practice evaluation (FPPE). Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM Telework: Ad-hoc only; eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Health System Specialist-Credentialing and Privileging/PD99418S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The position is located at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC within Credentialing. The incumbent is responsible for collecting relevant data and making decisions to ensure that qualified healthcare professionals provide appropriate care in the appropriate settings. Please be advised that this position is currently subject to an OPM consistency review, which may result in a change in grade. If the review results in a reduction in grade, you could be eligible for grade and/or pay retention. Ensures accurate provider data is entered into and maintained in the VetPro computer program Provides guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation of establishing privileges for LIPs and required qualification standards for non-LIPs. Assures application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements. Establishes and maintains a variety of files and records pertaining to the C&P process. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am-to 4:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc only; eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist-Credentialing and Privileging Specialist/PD91698VS Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan is recruiting for a Medical Records Technician (MRT) (Coder-Outpatient) that will function in the Health Information Management (HIM) service. MRTs (Coder) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician-based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics and specialty centers. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters covering the full range of health care services provided by the VA Medical Center (VAMC). Applies advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection. Selects and assigns codes from the current version of serval coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Adheres to coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation and Management code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. Applies codes based on guidelines specific to certain diagnoses, procedures, and other criteria used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) program that categorizes all VA patients into specific classes representing their clinical conditions and recourse needs. Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC. Performs a comprehensive review of patient health record to abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data to ensure completed data capture. Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided. Provides technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature, and proper sequencing. Reports incorrect documentation or codes in the electronic patient health record. Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to correct code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin. Note: there is an applicant count for this announcement - it may be removed prior to closing date if applicant count is reached. This position is also open to current, permanent Department of Veterans Affairs Employees and current, permanent employees of other Federal Agencies with announcement number CBSR-13065593-26-CB. Please ensure you are applying to the correct announcement based on your area of consideration. Please note that due to bargaining-unit agreements, agency employees must be considered before external candidates. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. EST. This position requires the candidate to work in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) and maintain a standard business day schedule. All work, meetings, and collaboration must be conducted during these hours. Candidates must be available to respond to work-related communications and participate in scheduled activities within this time frame. Additional work schedules may become available at a future date. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Telework: This position is designated as remote. Remote work is defined as full-time employment conducted outside of a VA facility or in VA-leased spaces. The option for remote work will be assessed continuously, and the selected individual may need to return to a VA office if required. Applicants must live within 50 miles of a VA Medical Center as they may be subject to the RTO order. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91153A, 91154A, 91155A, 91156A, and 91157A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA Healthcare System advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan is recruiting for a Medical Records Technician (MRT) (Coder-Outpatient) that will function in the Health Information Management (HIM) service. MRTs (Coder) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician-based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics and specialty centers. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters covering the full range of health care services provided by the VA Medical Center (VAMC). Applies advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection. Selects and assigns codes from the current version of serval coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Adheres to coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation and Management code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. Applies codes based on guidelines specific to certain diagnoses, procedures, and other criteria used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) program that categorizes all VA patients into specific classes representing their clinical conditions and recourse needs. Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC. Performs a comprehensive review of patient health record to abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data to ensure completed data capture. Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided. Provides technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature, and proper sequencing. Reports incorrect documentation or codes in the electronic patient health record. Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to correct code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin. VA and federal employees must submit a SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action dated in 2026 to receive their claimed eligibility. Failure to submit required SF-50 dated in 2026 will result in your disqualification. This position is also open to US Citizens with CBSR-13065594-26-CB. Please ensure you are applying to the correct announcement based on your area of consideration. Note: there is an applicant count for the US Citizen announcement - it may be removed prior to closing date if applicant count is reached. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. EST. This position requires the candidate to work in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) and maintain a standard business day schedule. All work, meetings, and collaboration must be conducted during these hours. Candidates must be available to respond to work-related communications and participate in scheduled activities within this time frame. Additional work schedules may become available at a future date. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Telework: This position is designated as remote. Remote work is defined as full-time employment conducted outside of a VA facility or in VA-leased spaces. The option for remote work will be assessed continuously, and the selected individual may need to return to a VA office if required. Applicants must live within 50 miles of a VA Medical Center as they may be subject to the RTO order. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91153A, 91154A, 91155A, 91156A, and 91157A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA Healthcare System advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

This Licensed Practical Nurse is located within the Nursing Service at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observe for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff. Established constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills, Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. Work Schedule: Days with rotation, weekends, holidays Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93084-0, 93085-0, 93086-0, or 93087-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care, and potentially long periods of walking, standing, sitting, moderate lifting, repeated bending, or kneeling. See VA Handbook 5019 and local LPN/LVN physical standards. Examples may include but are not limited to: Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients and Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols. Position specific duties/expectations are detailed in the associated competency and should be performed once the competency has been validated. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments. This position requires flexibility in schedule and assignment as the facility conducts 24/7 operations. Positions require rotation of tours, indefinite work on non-administrative tours, voluntary or involuntary overtime, and detail to meet patient care needs across the nursing service as established by the immediate supervisor.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Contact Lacey.Adkins2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm