Physician - Rheumatology

Veterans Health AdministrationOrlando, Florida, FloridaPosted 2mo agoattending physician

~$347,500SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 8 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

RheumatologyMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Not mentioned

Overview

The package

This is a full-time outpatient Rheumatology physician role at the Orlando VA Healthcare System, working Monday–Friday days managing chronic and inter-current conditions in a veteran population. Compensation includes a competitive federal salary with performance bonuses, up to $200,000 in loan repayment (EDRP), a possible recruitment/relocation incentive, ~50–55 days of paid time off annually, and comprehensive federal benefits; the position is open only to U.S. citizens.

$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Not mentioned
10 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Outpatient Specialty Care · VA Medical Center (Veterans Affairs Healthcare System) · Outpatient only (Specialty Care)

Summary from the original posting·View original

Posted pay vs real comps

$286k$348k$383k

Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $286,250 – $382,500
Structure: salary
Signing bonus: $0
Loan repayment: $200,000
PTO: 10 weeks

$286k$348k$383k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 8 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Veterans Health Administration

Healthcare employer0 open roles

View profile

Trust state

Unclaimed profile

EHR

Not provided

Source

Government source

Facility & Community

Orlando, Florida, Florida

Mapped from source coordinates

Open map

Facility details

Practice setting: Outpatient Specialty Care
Facility type: VA Medical Center (Veterans Affairs Healthcare System)
Patient population: Veterans

Community snapshot

Peer median

Building sample

Active supply

Florida

Physician

Transparent pay

Not measured

SalaryDr source status

Work-life

Outpatient Specialty Care

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough verified physician data.

Questions to ask the employer

How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?

Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.

Work Design

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Call burden: Not mentioned
Shift type: Days
Inpatient / outpatient: Outpatient only (Specialty Care)
Admin burden: Timely documentation of notes and encounter forms required; all administrative work to be completed in a timely fashion
FTE: 1
Teaching: No
Research: No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
Visa sponsorship: no
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: No

Source & Verification

Source: Government source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 2 wk ago
Last verified: today
Extraction confidence: 72%

Full description

*****A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).***** The incumbents will serve as an Specialty Care Physician located within the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) assigned to Specialty Service. Assignments to other facilities within OVAHCS and travel to the site, may be required to meet the needs of the service. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - Please see below. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s). EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCOE@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 Duties include but are not limited to: Manages chronic conditions, evaluates and treats inter-current medical conditions. Determine medical assessment and develop treatment plans according to accepted protocols. Timely documentation (notes and encounter forms) is necessary in all areas in accordance with facility policy. All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor, the incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until July 31, 2026 or may close sooner if the position is filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 15,2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 15 days after the initial cut-off date. Eligible applications received after each cut-off date will be reviewed at regular intervals and applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be referred to the Service Hiring Managers for consideration until the position(s) are filled or the announcement has CLOSED. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Help us build a better physician job board

We just launched this — your take shapes what we fix next.

Was this listing helpful?

Something wrong with this listing?

Physician Jobs