Exceptional Care, Unmatched Purpose: Endocrinologist at VA South Texas

Are you ready to make a profound impact in the lives of our nation’s heroes? Join the South Texas Veterans Health Care System as an Endocrinologist and embark on a career that blends purpose, passion, and professional excellence. This is more than a job—it’s a calling to serve those who have bravely served our country. Experience the fulfillment of providing top-tier care to Veterans while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle, rich culture, and warm community of South Texas. Your journey to a rewarding and meaningful career starts here. 

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Location: Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital, San Antonio, Texas

Salary Range: $209,000 to $231,000 annually. Based on Locality Pay and Years of Experience

Incentives Offered: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), Relocation Assistance, Sign-On Bonus (pending approval) 

Join Our Mission to Serve Those Who Served

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Endocrinologist to join our dynamic and collaborative team in San Antonio, Texas. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality care to our nation’s heroes while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle and cultural richness of South Texas. 

Position Highlights 

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient and outpatient Endocrinology consultations and follow-up care.
  • Evaluate and manage a wide range of Endocrine disorders and diabetes, including advanced diabetes technologies.
  • Perform and interpret specialized endocrine testing procedures.
• Proficiency performing thyroid ultrasounds and thyroid nodule biopsies (preferred).
  • Utilize multiple care modalities: in-person visits, VA Video Connect (telehealth), telephone appointments, and e-consults.
  • Engage in patient outreach, including follow-up on no-shows, abnormal test results, and medication refills.
  • Supervise and mentor fellows, residents, students, mid-level providers, and registered nurses.
  • Document all patient encounters in the VA’s electronic medical record system, ensuring compliance with VA supervision guidelines.
  • Participate in on-call rotations, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
  • Contribute to Endocrinology fellowship program activities, including journal clubs, case conferences, and multidisciplinary teaching sessions.
  • Engage in quality improvement initiatives and have the option to participate in research projects.
• Opportunity for clinical faculty appointment at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Change to "Opportunity for Adjoint Faculty appointment at the UT San Antonio Long School of Medicine". 

Work Environment

• Setting: Combination of inpatient and outpatient care at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, with potential coverage at other STVHCS locations.
• Team Structure: Collaborate with a seasoned team of5 full-time Endocrinologists, 1 part-time Endocrinologist, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 Physician Assistant, and 1 Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
• Facilities & Equipment: Access to state-of-the-art facilities including inpatient wards, infusion centers, specialty clinics, radiology, pathology, and metabolic testing areas. Two ultrasound machines are available for clinical use. 

Veteran-Centered Care

You’ll serve a diverse population of Veterans with a broad spectrum of endocrine conditions, including complex diabetes cases utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Your work will directly impact the lives of those who have served our country. 

VA Benefits – A Career That Cares for You

• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Includes pension, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching contributions.
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment for eligible candidates.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays.
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME): Up to $1,000 annually and 5 days of CME leave.
  • Malpractice Coverage: Provided through the Federal Tort Claims Act.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more. 

Why San Antonio, Texas?

Living in South Texas offers a unique blend of rich culture, affordable living, and vibrant lifestyle:
• Mild winters and sunny weather year-round.
• No state income tax – more money in your pocket.
• Family-friendly communities with excellent schools and universities.
• A thriving arts and culinary scene, historic landmarks, and world-class entertainment.
• Easy access to outdoor recreation, including the Texas Hill Country, lakes, and parks.
• Home to military bases, fostering a strong sense of patriotism and community. 

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Endocrinology (Board Certification preferred).
  • U.S. Citizenship preferred; non-citizens may be considered if no qualified U.S. citizen is available.
  • Recent graduates and current trainees are encouraged to apply. 

Work Schedule & Call

• Tour of Duty: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
  • Call Coverage: Approximately 4 months per year, in 2–4-week increments. Subject to change based on staffing needs.
  • Telework/Flexible Scheduling: Not available for this position. 

Apply Today

Make a lasting impact in the lives of Veterans while enjoying the benefits of federal employment and the vibrant lifestyle of South Texas. Join a team that values excellence, compassion, and service.

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Craig C. Rickaway
Human Resources Specialist – Physician/Provider Recruiter
San Antonio, TX
Email: Craig.Rickaway@va.gov              
Phone: 361-243-5560

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.