Transform the Lives of Veterans as an Emergency Medicine Physician at South Texas VA in San Antonio – Exceptional Career and Lifestyle Await!

Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity

Are you a dedicated and skilled Emergency Medicine Physician eager to make a substantial difference in the lives of our nation's veterans? Join our esteemed team at the South Texas Veterans Healthcare Facility on a permanent, full-time basis in San Antonio, Texas—a state known for its no state income tax and a vibrant range of activities. This is your chance to advance your career while enjoying an outstanding quality of life. Be part of a team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

Opportunity Details:

• Position Name: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Employer: South Texas Veterans Healthcare Facility
• Position Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Number of Positions: 1 Full Time
• Specialty Required: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM), or completion of a Graduate Medical Education Program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with at least 2000 hours of recent Emergency Medicine experience (unless regulatory exemptions apply).
• Department: Emergency Medicine Service
• Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens Only

Opportunity Highlights:

• Work in a state-of-the-art Emergency Department with a dedicated team.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including CME allowances and mentorship programs.
• Located in a vibrant community with excellent schools, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational activities.
• A supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care and continuous improvement.
• Work Schedule: Varies, based on standard emergency medicine hours of operation

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $250,000 – $400,000
• Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 of student loans paid off, with up to $40,000 per year, tax-free, for 5 years.

Generous Paid Time Off:

• 26 days of paid annual leave per year.
• 13 days of paid sick leave per year.
• 11 paid federal holidays per year.

Federal Employee Retirement Plan:

• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Participation in Social Security.
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer contributions.
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) with an automatic 1% contributions and matching up to 5%.

Health and Life Insurance:

• Comprehensive Coverage through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program.
• Optional life insurance with Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).

Professional Development:

• CME opportunities with potential reimbursement.
• Access to cutting-edge medical research and technology.

Call Coverage:

• On-call duties, including weekends, after hours, and holidays, shared equally among team members.
• Reports to the Chief of Emergency Medicine Service.

Practice Environment:

• Provides both inpatient and outpatient services.

Eligibility:

• Physicians must demonstrate skills in providing Emergency Care. This includes completion of residency training and/or board certification in Emergency Medicine, or completion of a Graduate Medical Education Program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with at least 2000 hours of recent Emergency Medicine experience.

Work Schedule:

• Varies

Benefits of Living in San Antonio and Texas:

• No State Income Tax.
• High quality of life with numerous activities, cultural events, and historic attractions.
• Rich arts scene, professional sports, excellent shopping, and diverse dining options.
• Outstanding schools and a welcoming family atmosphere.
• Year-round mild climate with plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation.

If you are passionate about providing exemplary care to our veterans and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact The Physician Recruiter, Craig Rickaway, at craig.rickaway@va.gov for more information or to submit your CV and cover letter.

Join us in serving those who have served our country, and become an integral part of an esteemed and supportive healthcare team in the great state of Texas!

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 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• 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

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.