Top 10 reasons to work at VA 

The best patients — Veterans! 

• Give back to America’s heroes and help improve life for them and their families every day. 
• Develop genuine bonds with patients to help you better meet their unique needs. 
• Serve the most distinct group of Veterans in history and help them overcome a variety of health challenges.

The mission to serve America

• We are united to deliver on President Lincoln’s promise to honor and care for the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our country. 
• Our culture is defined through our “I CARE” set of core values: integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence. Every day, we’re dedicated to showing how much we care for our Veterans. 

Nation’s largest health care system

• Each year, we serve over 9 million Veterans in 1,200+ health care facilities throughout all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. 
• We employ nearly 400,000 health care professionals and support staff across the nation. 
• A leader in clinical innovation and surgical quality, we perform over 600,000 surgical procedures annually. 

Innovation and cutting-edge technology

• Be empowered to innovate through our Innovation Ecosystem, a catalyst for health care discovery that advances care delivery and service. 
• VA is a leader in telehealth, with over 2 million Veterans accessing care through telehealth in 2021. 
• We offer state-of-the-art tools, including speech-recognition capabilities, virtual technologies, mobile devices, and renowned knowledge-based resources. 

Education support

• We offer a broad range of scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and loan repayment programs, as well as other educational opportunities to help you in your lifelong quest for learning. 
• Employees with federal student loans may be eligible for the national Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. 
• We conduct the largest medical education program in the country, with 7,000 training programs in partnership with over 1,800 academic institutions. 

Work/life balance

• Enjoy flexible schedules, and sometimes even remote work options, to accommodate your needs and lifestyle. 
• Take advantage of on-site perks, like child care, dining facilities, and fitness centers. 
• Receive generous vacation and personal leave, including 13-26 paid days off, 13 sick days, and 11 paid federal holidays. 

Exceptional career benefits

• Choose from a variety of high-quality health care plans, as well as flexible spending accounts. 
• Plan for the future with access to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), life insurance, and long-term care insurance. 
• Get protection from malpractice lawsuits, at no cost to you, under federal tort laws. 
• Receive up to 15 days a year of military leave support for reservists and National Guard. 

Team-based, patient-focused

• Dedicated professionals work on Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) to coordinate Veterans care and promote total health and wellness. 
• We’re a leader in patient satisfaction with more than half of VA hospitals receiving top marks on the 2022 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems patient survey report. 
• We integrate across the continuum of care — including providing mental health integration in clinical practice and embedding clinical pharmacists in primary care. 

Live and work anywhere

• One active, unrestricted state license allows you to practice in any VA facility nationwide. 
• Wherever life may lead, you can seek employment at any facility with an open position and transfer with no loss of benefits. 
• With our integrated system, you’re free to explore new areas of career development and pursue opportunities anywhere within VA. 

Leadership training

• You have 24/7 access to many online courses and training options to help advance your career. 
• We offer ongoing internal training opportunities to employees at all employment levels, from mandatory developmental programs to competitive opportunities. 
• Through our Leadership Development Framework (LDF), targeted learning and development resources support you in both your career and at home.