Chiropractor at Veterans Health Administration - Perry, GA CBOC Clinic — Applications Closed

Job Description

The Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Chiropractor for the Perry, GA CBOC Clinic, part of the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. This full-time, permanent position involves examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of non-operative musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.

Chiropractors work as licensed independent providers within VA interdisciplinary teams, including physical medicine and rehabilitation. The role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering up to $200,000 in student loan repayment. This position is open to U.S.

Citizens; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Telework is available on an ad-hoc basis. The salary range is $106,437 to $138,370 per year.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $106,437 - $138,370 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for this Chiropractor position, you must be a U.S. Citizen (non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited) and hold a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an approved school. A current, full, and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in any U.S.

State or territory is required. For the VP-13 grade, you need 4 years of chiropractic practice or equivalent, or completion of a 3-year residency.

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Doctor of Chiropractic degree from a school approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year completed.
• Approved schools include U.S. schools accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, or foreign schools accepted by a U.S. state licensing body.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• English language proficiency required for direct patient-care positions.
• For VP-13 (Intermediate Grade): 4 years of chiropractic practice or equivalent, OR completion of a 3-year full-time post-graduate residency from an accredited U.S. chiropractic college.
• Demonstrated high level of professional attainment, such as serving as a recognized expert, managing a multi-faceted program, or conducting significant research.
• Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.
• Currently employed VA physicians who met previous qualification standards are deemed to meet basic requirements.
• Licensure may be waived for research or academic assignments involving no direct patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of non-operative musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
• Serve as a licensed independent provider within VA interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with physical medicine and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in clinical research and training as needed.
• Develop innovative diagnostic and treatment techniques.
• Consult on complex chiropractic cases referred from other facilities.
• Maintain full and unrestricted licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Adhere to VA policies, including seasonal influenza vaccination and drug testing.

Conditions & Requirements

• Subject to urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment.
• Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• REAL ID compliant identification required for employment (effective May 7, 2025).

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified against qualification requirements.
2. A formal pay-setting process determines salary within the listed range.
3. All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, is credited.
4. Pre-employment reference checks are conducted.
5. Veterans' preference applies: preference eligibles receive priority when qualifications are approximately equal.
6. You must claim preference (5pt, 10pt, or SSP) in the questionnaire and provide supporting documentation (DD214, SF-15).
7. Referred applicants may be contacted for an interview.
8. Final notification is sent after a selection decision.

Required Documents

• CV and/or resume (upload as 'Resume' document; a one-page clinical resume document is available via the provided link).
• Full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limit in the 'Other' document field.
• SF-50 (if current federal employee).
• DD214(s) showing dates and character of service (for Veterans' preference).
• SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' with required proof (if applicable).
• Documentation of active duty service if currently serving (dates, character, impending separation).
• Transcripts if using education to qualify (foreign education requires Certificate of Foreign Equivalency).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular increases.
• Days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5 days for CME.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs carry into retirement.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligible: up to $200,000 student loan repayment over 1-5 years.
• Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory accepted.
• Telework eligible on an ad-hoc basis.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official application portal and open the announcement for Chiropractor (CBTB-13021265-26-MES).
2. With your the official application portal/Login.gov account or create a new account.
3. Follow the prompts to select your the official application portal resume and/or other supporting documents.
4. Complete the occupational questionnaire.
5. Click 'Submit My Answers' to submit your application package.

Additional Information

• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Apply within 4 months of appointment; former EDRP participants are ineligible.
• Contact [email protected] for EDRP questions.
• Agency contact: Southeast Network Title Thirty Eight Recruitment, [email protected].
• Address: Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, 1826 Veterans Boulevard, Dublin, GA 31021.
• This announcement may close early if the position is filled through other means.
• Veterans and transitioning service members: visit the VA for Vets site for career tools.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment.
• All HCP must receive annual influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption; face masks required if exempted.

About Company

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million Veterans each year.

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA, operates community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) including the Perry, GA CBOC Clinic, where this Chiropractor position is based. VHA offers a complete total rewards package including competitive pay, generous leave, federal pension, and student loan repayment through EDRP.

This role is part of VHA's commitment to providing complete, non-operative musculoskeletal care to Veterans through interdisciplinary teams. Veterans Health Administration - Perry, GA CBOC Clinic is named as the hiring organisation for the Chiropractor post.