Discover an Exceptional Career Opportunity: VA Caribbean Healthcare System Seeks Hospitalists in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Are you a dedicated Hospitalist passionate about providing high-quality, inpatient care to Veterans in a dynamic teaching environment? The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (San Juan VA Medical Center) is seeking Board-Certified Hospitalists (Internal Medicine) to join our team in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is a unique opportunity to serve our nation’s heroes while enjoying the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the Caribbean.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Provide critical care to Veterans in a high-impact setting with a focus on admissions, discharges, and emergency department consultation.
• Teaching Hospital Environment: Supervise and mentor residents on the wards, fostering the next generation of physicians.
• Diverse Clinical Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary consultant for the Emergency Department (main role).
• Manage medical step-down units (in-person).
• Cover hospital wards (less frequent) and lead rapid response teams 24/7.
• Predictable Schedule:
• 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (24-hour practice coverage).
• Structured yet flexible to ensure work-life balance.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Board-Certified in Internal Medicine or Hospital Medicine (required).
• Experience in inpatient/acute care settings (preferred).
• Fluent in Spanish (essential for patient care).
• Strong teamwork & leadership skills—must thrive in a teaching hospital environment.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive federal salary with performance incentives.
• Generous paid time off (26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays).
• Robust retirement plan (pension + 401K with up to 5% match).
• Malpractice coverage with tail protection included.
• Student loan repayment & relocation assistance (if applicable).

Why Puerto Rico?

San Juan offers an unmatched quality of life with:

• Stunning beaches, tropical climate, and outdoor adventures (hiking, diving, and more).
• Rich culture, historic Old San Juan, and world-class cuisine.
• No federal income tax for Puerto Rico residents.
• Easy travel to the U.S. mainland and Caribbean destinations (no passport needed for U.S. citizens!).

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of Veterans while embracing island living, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume immediately to:

Email: terrance.anderson@va.gov
Phone: (832) 417-0937

Join us at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System—where your expertise saves lives, and your career thrives in paradise!

?? Fun Facts About San Juan, Puerto Rico:

• Home to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
• Features 500+ years of history with vibrant Spanish colonial architecture.
• Famous for salsa music, bioluminescent bays, and world-renowned coffee.

Your next career adventure awaits—apply today!

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service