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Physician-Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 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
- →This is an Open, Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled.
- →Eligible applicants will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement.
- →Once a selection is made and the offer is accepted, the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.
- →Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and is an outdoor paradise with hiking, golf, fishing, rafting, boating, and four distinct seasons.
- →Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere.
- →The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J.
- →Hunt Trucking, who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts.
- →In the neighboring community of Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America.
- →Fayetteville has outstanding public schools, excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine.
- →Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work, live and play by Kiplinger.
- →The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
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 dentification 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
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