Celebrate VA physicians—and join their mission 

Each and every day, doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the men and women who so bravely served our nation. From primary care and mental health care to surgery, cardiology, and research, VA physicians bring skill and heart to their work daily—helping Veterans live healthier, fuller lives.

On National Doctors’ Day, we honor our physicians for their expertise, responsibility, and commitment to patient care and remain dedicated to honoring them throughout the year with employee benefits that support their goals and lifestyles. Keep reading to learn more about how VA supports our physicians’ quality of life and explore current opportunities.

Thank you, VA doctors, for all you do!

Engage your mind

VA physicians have multiple avenues to flex their problem-solving skills both in and outside of the exam room. As a leader in health research, VA contributes to critical advancements in health care for Veterans and all Americans. VA health care providers have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research happening at one of our 102 active research sites nationwide. In fact, a majority of VA researchers also provide direct patient care!

VA also offers educational incentives through one of the most comprehensive educational support programs in the nation. Explore loan repayment options, professional development opportunities, training opportunities, and more.

Engage your heart

For many VA physicians, Veterans are the reason to choose a VA career.

“I’m taking care of the most elite Americans, the ones who have fought for this country and lived to tell about it,” said Dr. Lee Whitaker, Medical Director of the St. Thomas VA medical center. “That’s what keeps me here.”

VA’s core values—integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence—define who we are as VA employees and how we’ll fulfill our mission to care for Veterans. We feel these 5 ideals describe our culture and serve as the foundation for the way we interact with our Veterans and our fellow employees.

• Integrity: We choose to act with the highest professional standards and maintain the trust of all with whom we engage.
• Commitment: We work diligently to serve Veterans, and are driven by an earnest belief in VA’s mission.
• Advocacy: We are truly Veteran-centric, as we work to identify, consider, and advance the interests of Veterans.
• Respect: We treat all those we serve and with whom we work with dignity and respect, because we believe you must show respect to earn it.
• Excellence: We strive for the highest quality and value continuous improvement.

Together, these values provide a measure for the standards expected of all VA employees, reminding everyone that “I CARE.”

Disengage when you need to

VA careers come with great benefits, including competitive compensation, health insurance, and generous personal and sick leave, so you can take care of yourself, spend time with your family, and pursue your interests.

“The longer you’re at VA, the more vacation time you receive,” said Darby Matthews, Anatomic Pathology Supervisor. “We’re satisfied.”

Explore current physician careers

VA is always hiring qualified physicians to join our team. If you’re all about Veterans like we are, check out these hot jobs to see if you’re a fit:

Expand your search by using the VA Jobs Map to search for physician roles by job title, location, salary, or work schedule. Learn more about physician roles and apply at VA Careers.