Veterans Health Administration

FT Physician-GIM (GAP Provider)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Location
Hines, Illinois · Hoffman Estates, Illinois · Joliet, Illinois
Pay
$175,000 per year – $275,000 per year
Application deadline
Dec 7, 2026
Job level
VM-15 to VM-15
Schedule
1
Work style
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Application details, eligibility, and closing dates can change. Confirm them on the official USAJOBS announcement.

About this job

Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements & submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program.

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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

How to apply

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. To apply for this position online, complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/07/2026 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date click here and include the CAZP-13024942-26-PBE in the Notes field. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Source and verification

Announcement CAZP-13024942-26-PBE is linked to its official USAJOBS record. USGovtJob is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Confirm details in the official announcement.

Last updated Nov 14, 2026. State codes in this announcement: IL.

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