Female Veterans wanted for leadership trainee program
VA encourages female Veterans to apply for a 24-month management trainee program in environmental management services with non-competitive placement.
In their own words: Why nurses love working at VA
Why do nurses love working at VA? Hear from them here, in their own words, and learn more about how you can join them.
Fall for a VA career: Top reasons to join our team from Glassdoor reviewers
In Glassdoor reviews, members of the VA team cite benefits, balance, and mission as the top reasons they work at VA.
Picture a bright future as a diagnostic radiologic technician at VA
During National Radiologic Technology Week, VA celebrates the diagnostic radiologic technicians who help Veterans lead longer, healthier lives.
VA tops two Forbes best employer lists
In its annual best employer list, Forbes recognized VA for its commitment to providing a supportive company culture for employees.
Veteran survey shows VA care outperforms community care
VA care scored better than community care in overall provider rating, communication and coordination in a new study of Veteran experiences.
Glassdoor names VA among the top employers of Veterans
Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, recently singled out seven top employers of Veterans and their families, and it’s no surprise that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made the list, along with Booz Allen, Home Depot, Southwest Airlines and others. A total of 123,608 Veterans — more than 30 percent of the workforce — work at VA, according to [...]
Why doctors love working with VA
Now is the best time to consider working for the largest health care system in the country. As a VA physician, you will have many advantages while caring for over 9 million enrolled Veterans in over 1,400 locations. Here, you will have the freedom to practice medicine and focus on each patient without the distractions of running a business. When you join our team, you [...]
Alternative therapy: Veterans find relief through tai chi
In an effort to decrease drug dependency, VA is actively exploring alternative forms of therapy to help Veterans ease pain and trauma. Most VA hospitals today offer some form of alternative treatment, such as yoga, mindfulness and art therapy. Recently, VA awarded a grant to a medical anthropologist at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, to expand his Tai Chi therapy program designed for patients [...]
VA celebrates Mother’s Day with nationwide baby shower
VA is proud to honor and support Veterans who are welcoming new babies into their families. In partnership with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, 60 VA medical centers will host special baby showers, complete with baby-themed games and care packages, while building awareness of VA’s comprehensive maternity care services. Over 2,400 Veteran parents have signed on to participate. Learn more about VA’s Nationwide Baby Shower here. [...]
Save the date: VA’s mental health trainee hiring event
VA is excited to launch the first ever VA Mental Health Trainee and Early Career Recruitment and Connection Event. This eight-week initiative aims to “Connect, Match, and Place” trainees and early career professionals in available mental health positions at VA facilities nationwide. This event is focused on for psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, licensed professional mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family [...]
VA Careers Facebook chat: Nurses Week 2018
This Nurses Week, we’re celebrating the contributions of our nurses and highlighting the many opportunities to serve Veterans through a nursing career at VA. We invite you to join us for a Facebook Chat with special guest Kathleen J. Barry RN, MHA, NEA-BC. As Director of Workforce and Leadership within the Office of Nursing Service, Kathleen helps develop, implement and guide national nursing policies and [...]
