Occupational Health Section Chief & Medical Officer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for the Employee Occupational Health Section Chief, serving as the Agency Medical Officer (AMO). The role ensures medical decisions and policies are applied consistently and that EOH professionals have necessary resources to operate a safe and healthy workforce.

The position requires MD/DO with full, unrestricted license, U.S. citizenship, and U.S. residency training with appropriate board eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen per VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from VA-approved school.
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Completion of residency training in a core specialty leading to board eligibility or equivalent.
• Possible faculty status requirements for certain positions if applicable.
• English proficiency (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Occupational Health program and act as AMO.
• Ensure consistent application of medical policies across the EOH program.
• Oversee staffing, equipment, and supplies to support a safe and healthy workforce.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO (Doctor of Medicine or equivalent)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for the Employee Occupational Health Section Chief, serving as the Agency Medical Officer (AMO). The role ensures medical decisions and policies are applied consistently and that EOH professionals have necessary resources to operate a safe and healthy workforce.

The position requires MD/DO with full, unrestricted license, U.S. citizenship, and U.S. residency training with appropriate board eligibility.