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Physician - PACT
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 41 days ago
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- →OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
- →How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?
- →The James E.
- →Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona, PA) provides exceptional health care that improves the health and well-being of America's Veterans.
- →The facility is located among the scenic Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania.
- →This modern facility offers a comprehensive range of health care services.
- →The medical center has 57 beds comprised of 17 acute care beds and 40 long term care beds.
- →The medical center's market service area consists of 14 counties in central Pennsylvania.
- →The State College Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is a dynamic, multi-specialty outpatient clinic serving more than 5,000 Veterans and their families.
- →Located in State College, PA-right in the geographic heart of the Commonwealth-our clinic sits in the scenic Happy Valley region, framed by the Appalachian Mountains and known for its outdoor beauty, welcoming community, and high quality of life.
- →State College is home to Penn State University's main campus, offering the energy and resources of a major academic center.
- →Physicians enjoy access to diverse cultural and educational opportunities, Big Ten athletics, excellent schools, and vibrant year-round community events.
- →With its blend of natural surroundings, academic vitality, and a strong commitment to Veterans' care, State College provides an exceptional environment for both professional fulfillment and personal well-being.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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