Federal physicians & medical officers jobs
Medical officer positions (series 0602) cover physicians in primary care, specialties, psychiatry and public health. The VA hires most of them, followed by the Department of Defense, the Indian Health Service and public health agencies.
Physician pay often follows Title 38 market pay tables, not the General Schedule. Announcements may include tiered salary ranges, education debt reduction or flexible schedules. Board certification and state licensure requirements are listed on each posting.
USAJOBS currently lists 895 open physicians & medical officers announcements. The most active recent employers are Veterans Health Administration, Military Treatment Facilities under DHA and Defense Health Agency. 29 of the latest 100 offer remote work or telework.
OPM occupational series: 0602
- Open announcements
- 895
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- Veterans Health Administration
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 29 / 100
Occupation snapshot: Physicians & Medical Officers
National figures for related occupations across all employers, not just the federal government. Federal pay is set by each announcement's grade and locality.
| Occupation | National median wage | Outlook | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine PhysiciansO*NET-SOC 29-1215.00 | $244,180 per year$117.39 per hour2025 data | Average outlook3% projected change (2025-2035)2,900 openings per year | Doctoral or professional degree |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansO*NET-SOC 29-1216.00 | $256,560 per year$123.35 per hour2025 data | Average outlook4% projected change (2025-2035)1,900 openings per year | Doctoral or professional degree |
This page includes information from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA), and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Newest federal physicians & medical officers jobs
Supervisory Physician (Family Medicine)
Closes Dec 2, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Aberdeen, Maryland
$124,308 - $315,000 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician (Pediatrics)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Nellis AFB, Nevada
$124,308 - $315,000 per year · GP-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician (Neurology)
Closes Dec 4, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
$227,000 - $315,000 per year · GP-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician (Internal Medicine)
Closes Nov 18, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Bethesda, Maryland
$124,308 - $315,000 per year · GP-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician (Pain Management)
Closes Jan 8, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$320,000 - $400,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician (Cardiologist)
Closes Sep 30, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Portland, Oregon
$400,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Physician- Anesthesiologist with EDRP & Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
Closes Apr 20, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Temple, Texas
$365,000 - $385,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician - Chief of Geriatrics (Sign on Incentives)
Closes Nov 17, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Tomah, Wisconsin
$275,000 - $335,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician (Patient Aligned Care Team)
Closes Jan 8, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Locations
$225,000 - $320,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician - Neurology
Closes Feb 1, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Las Vegas, Nevada
$270,000 - $275,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician - Community Living Center (CLC)/Extended Care
Closes Nov 16, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Tomah, Wisconsin
$250,000 - $315,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician- Psychiatrist
Closes Nov 17, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Houston, Texas
$270,000 - $305,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician - Neurology
Closes Feb 4, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Iowa City, Iowa
$220,000 - $315,000 per year · AD-15
- Part-time
- Permanent
Physician - Emergency Medicine
Closes Feb 4, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Iowa City, Iowa
$260,000 - $400,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician - Supervisory Ophthalmologist w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive may be authorized/EDRP
Closes Apr 23, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Amarillo, Texas
$200,000 - $400,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician-Remote Diagnostic Radiologist (Recruitment/Relocation Authorized)
Closes Sep 30, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
$350,000 - $400,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Remote
Physician - Hospitalist
Closes Apr 30, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Marion, Illinois
$275,000 - $315,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician - Endocrinology
Closes Jan 4, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Reno, Nevada
$240,000 - $300,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Physician- Primary Care
Closes Nov 30, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Conroe, Texas
$200,000 - $300,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician (Anesthesiology)
Closes Dec 31, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
West Palm Beach, Florida
$297,057 - $400,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician- Primary Care
Closes Nov 16, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
South Jordan, Utah
$225,000 - $315,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Physician (Diagnostic Radiology)
Closes Dec 31, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Miami, Florida
$340,000 - $400,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Physician - Psychiatrist
Closes Nov 12, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Buffalo, New York
$255,000 - $315,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Physician - Primary Care
Closes Nov 13, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
$215,000 - $315,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician - Primary Care - EDRP Eligible
Closes Feb 1, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Rapid City, South Dakota
$250,000 - $300,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Physician (Emergency Medicine)
Closes Dec 4, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California
$200,000 - $400,000 per year · GP-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician (Regular Ft)
Closes Nov 16, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Richmond, Virginia
$145,000 - $335,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Physician (Family Medicine)
Closes Jan 29, 2027Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California
$250,000 - $315,000 per year · GP-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician - Dermatologist
Closes Nov 30, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
New Orleans, Louisiana
$300,000 - $350,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physician - Hospitalist
Closes Nov 12, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Fort Meade, South Dakota
$280,000 - $315,000 per year · VM-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
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