Employer: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Seattle, Washington
Closing date: Sep 4, 2027
Specialty: Endocrinology
Hours: Full Time
Position Type: Permanent
Job Details
Seeking Staff Endocrinologist - Join an Exceptional VA Team in Beautiful Seattle, Washington
The VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) invites applications for a full-time, Board-Certified (or Board-Eligible) Staff Endocrinologist. Help us serve our nation's Veterans-America's Heroes-at a leading Level 1a, tertiary medical center in the Pacific Northwest.
Work alongside a team of four full-time endocrinologists, and one clinical pharmacist. The selected candidate will have the opportunity for a faculty appointment at the University of Washington (UW), participating in education and mentoring for residents, fellows, and other trainees.
About the Opportunity:
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered general endocrinology care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting
- Contribute to an active research environment; many team members are grant-supported investigators
- Engage in teaching and supervision of residents, fellows, and students in partnership with UW
- Enjoy involvement at a facility recognized for both clinical and academic excellence-VAPSHCS hosts approximately 2,000 health professions learners annually and is among the top 10 VA sites for research funding
Our Practice: VAPSHCS serves more than 100,000 Veterans every year, providing a full continuum of inpatient, outpatient, long-term, and emergent care. As a complex, Magnet-recognized facility, we are also a major referral center for liver and renal transplants, serving the western United States.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Board Certified/Eligible in Endocrinology (ABIM)
- Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any state or territory of the US
- US citizenship required (non-citizens may be considered if no qualified US citizen is selected)
- Strong commitment to clinical care, education, and advancing professional excellence
- Interest in team-oriented, Veteran-focused care
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Generous paid leave: 26 days annual, 13 days sick, 11 federal holidays, plus 5 days for CME
- Comprehensive insurance: health, dental, vision, life, long-term care, and flexible spending accounts
- Federal retirement benefits: FERS, Social Security, Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% matching
- Annual CME stipend
- Student loan repayment options
- Favorable work-life balance with flexible/condensed scheduling available
Work Schedule: Full-time, M-F, Night, weekend, and holiday call one week every month (shared with fellows/residents).
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To Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to:
Henry "Hank" Laguatan
National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant
Email: Henry.Laguatan@va.gov
Phone: (206) 459-7927
Join us in Seattle-provide world-class care for our Veterans while advancing your career in an inspiring academic and clinical environment.