Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Health Administration
Washington, Washington DC, United States
Washington, Washington DC, United States
Company Information
Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S.Territories.
More than 7.9 million Veterans, their family members, and survivors are enrolled in the VA Health System, with more than 6.3 million seeking treatment each year. Currently, that annual treatment involves 773,600 inpatient visits and 60 million outpatient visits. About 250,000 full-time employees and 90,000 health professional trainees work in interdisciplinary care teams to deliver those patient services daily.
VA's patient population crosses a wide spectrum of individuals, from elderly World War II Veterans, to baby boomer Vietnam Vets, to today's younger heroes who served during the Gulf War era and in the present day Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. VA also serves a growing number of women Veterans, who currently account for seven percent of the total Veteran population.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Work/life balance: At VA, we know that this balance makes a positive impact on the care our team provides to Veterans.
We offer generous professional benefits, including 13 to 26 days of paid annual leave, 13 days of paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation, 11 paid federal holidays and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. In addition, we offer flexible schedules to accommodate the needs and lifestyles of our physicians. Through these and a wealth of other benefits, we help professionals like you make the most of life.
Work schedule: For any physician, time to spend with each individual patient is a must, but one that might be considered a luxury in other systems. However, our physicians find that choosing a VA career means being able to deliver the highest quality health care in a time frame that works for Veterans and providers.
At VA, taking your time with Veterans is a priority. Not only does it help ensure their safety, but it also makes them feel valued, which is essential to forming meaningful, trusting physician-patient relationships.
Location: The opportunity to work anywhere you want. As a VA physician, you can work with Veterans at any of our facilities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and some U.S territories.
Whether you want the amenities of an urban environment—more parks, diverse schools, expanded small retail options and broader public transit systems, or the comforts of a rural community—outdoor recreation, less traffic and a slower pace—there’s a VA location for everyone.
Employer stability: Among the most stable careers out there belong to the health care industry, and at VA, our mission to care for Veterans never stops. That means physicians—as well as nurses, physician assistants and medical technicians—stay busy and in demand at our 1,300+ facilities.
If you’re a physician looking for a new challenge, there’s no better place to look than VA. We offer stable opportunities that are largely unaffected by the upheavals that can plague other professions, and with our mission to care for Veterans, you’ll know the work you’re doing matters.
Salary: At VA, you receive compensation based on your training, experience and the local labor market. All of that adds up to a competitive salary even before you factor in the possibility of additional annual performance awards, regular cost-of-living increases, salary reviews and longevity increases every two years.
Beyond direct compensation, VA offers robust insurance packages, and physicians can also take advantage of liability protections under federal tort laws. That protection eliminates the need for costly malpractice insurance.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Work/life balance: At VA, we know that this balance makes a positive impact on the care our team provides to Veterans.
We offer generous professional benefits, including 13 to 26 days of paid annual leave, 13 days of paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation, 11 paid federal holidays and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. In addition, we offer flexible schedules to accommodate the needs and lifestyles of our physicians. Through these and a wealth of other benefits, we help professionals like you make the most of life.
Work schedule: For any physician, time to spend with each individual patient is a must, but one that might be considered a luxury in other systems. However, our physicians find that choosing a VA career means being able to deliver the highest quality health care in a time frame that works for Veterans and providers.
At VA, taking your time with Veterans is a priority. Not only does it help ensure their safety, but it also makes them feel valued, which is essential to forming meaningful, trusting physician-patient relationships.
Location: The opportunity to work anywhere you want. As a VA physician, you can work with Veterans at any of our facilities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and some U.S territories.
Whether you want the amenities of an urban environment—more parks, diverse schools, expanded small retail options and broader public transit systems, or the comforts of a rural community—outdoor recreation, less traffic and a slower pace—there’s a VA location for everyone.
Employer stability: Among the most stable careers out there belong to the health care industry, and at VA, our mission to care for Veterans never stops. That means physicians—as well as nurses, physician assistants and medical technicians—stay busy and in demand at our 1,300+ facilities.
If you’re a physician looking for a new challenge, there’s no better place to look than VA. We offer stable opportunities that are largely unaffected by the upheavals that can plague other professions, and with our mission to care for Veterans, you’ll know the work you’re doing matters.
Salary: At VA, you receive compensation based on your training, experience and the local labor market. All of that adds up to a competitive salary even before you factor in the possibility of additional annual performance awards, regular cost-of-living increases, salary reviews and longevity increases every two years.
Beyond direct compensation, VA offers robust insurance packages, and physicians can also take advantage of liability protections under federal tort laws. That protection eliminates the need for costly malpractice insurance.
Company History
In 1946, just months after taking over as Administrator of the Veterans Administration, General Omar Bradley, along with VA’s first medical director, Major General Paul Hawley, M.D. laid the groundwork for today’s Veterans Health Administration by creating the Department of Medicine and Surgery (DM&S). Bradley and Hawley expanded access to care for Veterans during the post-World War II era and instituted a range of changes and initiatives to create what is now known as the ‘third generation’ of Veteran’s health care.
While the Veterans Administration had provided care to some Veterans since the first Soldier’s Home opened after the Civil War in 1866, the post-World War II era saw the need to dramatically re-envision the role of VA in caring for nearly 16 million new Veterans. For the first time, the U.S. military saw more casualties due to combat injuries than diseases and improved battlefield medical care meant more service members returned home with wounds that were not previously survivable.
Today’s Veterans Health Administration (VHA) continues to meet Veterans’ changing medical, surgical, and quality of life needs. New programs provide treatment for traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide prevention, women Veterans, and more. VHA operates one of the largest health care systems in the world and provides training for a majority of America’s medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Roughly 60% of all medical residents obtain a portion of their training at VA hospitals and our medical research programs benefit society at-large.
While the Veterans Administration had provided care to some Veterans since the first Soldier’s Home opened after the Civil War in 1866, the post-World War II era saw the need to dramatically re-envision the role of VA in caring for nearly 16 million new Veterans. For the first time, the U.S. military saw more casualties due to combat injuries than diseases and improved battlefield medical care meant more service members returned home with wounds that were not previously survivable.
Today’s Veterans Health Administration (VHA) continues to meet Veterans’ changing medical, surgical, and quality of life needs. New programs provide treatment for traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide prevention, women Veterans, and more. VHA operates one of the largest health care systems in the world and provides training for a majority of America’s medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Roughly 60% of all medical residents obtain a portion of their training at VA hospitals and our medical research programs benefit society at-large.