Physician - Compensation and Pension

Veterans Health Administration; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 200,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Education Debt Reduction Program

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States is seeking a physician to conduct Compensation and Pension examinations and related evaluations for VBA referrals. The role involves exams, history, and physical findings to determine eligibility for benefits.

The position offers a competitive salary range, performance bonuses, and access to the Education Debt Reduction Program. Telework eligibility is available and the work schedule follows a standard weekday routine.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent.
• Must have LCME/COCA/ECFMG-eligibility for foreign graduates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates Compensation and Pension examinations as requested by VBA.
• Requests consultations and/or recommendations for additional studies.
• Performs examinations including history and physical findings to inform decision on eligibility.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Practitioners are primarily responsible for evaluations pertaining to Compensation and Pension examinations requested by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). In certain instances, state department examinations, veteran's insurance examinations and periodic or separation examinations of armed services military personnel are performed.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Requests consultations and/or make recommendations for additional studies as appropriate Performs expanded single organ/system compensation and pension exams as indicated Orders tests and various studies to form a diagnosis Renders an opinion supported by facts to establish the presence or absence of disease or condition making patient eligible/ineligible for compensation and/or pension Performs examinations to include history and physical findings Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Learn more.

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: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $200000 - $315000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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