VA Career in Surgical OBGYN

Health System Highlights:   As a level 1A health system, our 551 bed twin facilities and 8 outreach clinics makes Central Arkansas VA among the nation’s largest and most complex.  Equipped with a full range of medical, surgical, and ancillary support you will provide the highest levels of interdisciplinary care.  Every member of our team works towards one unified goal, to provide the best patient and family care experience possible to all those who have BRAVELY served in our Armed Forces.  Join our 1 current OBGYN, our 1 Midlevel provider, and our clinical care team of 3 support staff and together lead our Women’s Health program to new and greater heights.   

Community Highlights:  Known as the Natural State, Arkansas is #1 on the list of most popular places to move in 2024.  Little Rock is the capital city located in Central Arkansas and boasts the best of urban, suburban, and rural life.  Arkansans enjoy their weekends exploring the city’s attractions, festivals, and events.  We also adventure through the hundreds of amazing outdoor activities throughout the area.  With a National Airport reachable in a 15-minute drive, Little Rock is also a great place to live while exploring the nation. 

Work Load:

• Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• 2-3 days per week in clinic, starting at 8 patients per day.
• 2-3 days per week in the O/R
• 1 day per week administrative, education, and research if interested.
• Hospitalist team covers all admission and discharge responsibilities.

Comp & Benefits:

• Potential starting base salary range:  $325,000 - $370,000
• 50+ Total paid days off per year 
• Freedom to moonlight at other facilities.
• Recruitment or Relocation bonuses offered. 
• No need for Malpractice.
• The best health and life insurance benefits in the country
• Retirement pension, investment savings plan, and health benefits eligible after 5 years of employment.
• Immigration Sponsorship if needed.

Requirements:

• At least 1 state active medical license; no revoked, suspended, probation state licensures
• A degree of MD or equivalent allopathic or osteopathic degree from an accredited institution; or evidence of an ECFMG certificate.
• Completion of Residency Training.
• Board Eligible in OBYGN.
• Selective Service Registration is for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Non ACGME residencies, must provide ECFMG and proof of 5 years residency, fellowship, and/or relevant practice experience in the USA in the field you are applying. 

Preferences :

• U.S. Citizenship; in accordance with VA Policy, non-citizens may be considered if no qualified US citizens are selected.
• Board Certified in OBGYN.
• Most recent past 3 years providing OBGYN services in a United States health system.   

Hiring Process (as quickly as 8-16 weeks)

• Email current CV to CAVHS Physician Recruitment, yvette.jackson@va.gov
• Complete screening qualification call, and provide references.
• Complete service line phone interviews and site visits
• Accept offer and complete pre-employment steps.
• Onboarding and Orientation

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