Physician; Psychiatrist

Summary

OIG is organized into six operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, and Office of Management and Administration. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country.

Duty locations are limited to the following for this position:
San Diego, CA;
Aurora, CO;
Washington, DC;
Baltimore, MD;
Kansas City, MO;
Portland, OR;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Dallas, TX;
Seattle, WA;
Spokane, WA. Remote work may be considered if a qualified candidate is not within the local commuting area of any duty stations listed above.

As a Physician (Psychiatrist), you will:

• Analyze and report on nationwide healthcare program issues, especially those pertaining to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Participate in all aspects of OHI activities, including planning, conducting on-site reviews, writing reports, and monitoring follow-up actions.
• Research complex mental health issues and develop project proposals that reflect strategic national health care priorities of VA.
• Prepare and present testimony at congressional hearings, in judicial and administrative proceedings regarding OIG programs and operations, and healthcare inspection reports.

Opening date: 01/29/2026 | Closing date: 03/02/2026

GS 15

$148,716 to $197,200 per year

1 vacancy in the following locations:
San Diego, CA;
Aurora, CO;
Washington, DC;
Baltimore, MD;
Kansas City, MO;
Portland, OR;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Dallas, TX;
Seattle, WA;
Spokane, WA.

No

Yes – as determined by agency policy.

25% or less – You may be expected to travel 25% for this position.

No

Permanent

Full-time

Competitive

15

0602 Medical Officer

No

Not Required

No

High Risk (HR)

Suitability/Fitness

Yes

No

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Key Requirements:

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Licensure Requirement:

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Education Requirement:

Degree:
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association;
Association of American Medical Colleges;
Liaison Committee on Medical Education;
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

OR

Degree from a Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S.…