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I'm not just a physical therapist. I'm helping Veterans regain mobility and confidence. Timothy, VA Orthotist/Prosthetist
 
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Use the Search Form to find open positions in the career fields and locations where you desire employment. Submitting the search form will redirect you to USAJOBS. If you are a VA employee or status-eligible candidate, you can search all VA jobs open in those categories after you arrive at USAJOBS.

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Applicant Eligibility
Are you:
  • A current or former Federal civilian employee who holds or held a non-temporary appointment.
    • In the competitive service in the Executive Branch or in a position not in the Executive branch specifically included in the competitive service by statute, or
    • In an exceptional service position covered by an interchange agreement, or
    • Eligible for reinstatement?
  • A Veteran eligible for veterans' preference or separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continous military service?
  • A person with non-competitive appointment eligibility?






  • VA Job Applications and Forms

    Application instructions specific to each job posting can be found at the end of the announcement. Some positions require you to apply online, while others require that you submit a paper application directly to each VA facility where you desire employment.

    VA has several different application forms based on your occupation type. Look in the table below to find the correct application for your occupation, as well as additional required forms.

    Responding to a Job Announcement
    Be sure to follow the application instructions given in the job announcement. They are your primary guide for responding to a posted opening. Here are additional reminders for submitting an application:

    1. Please send your signed, completed application and any other required forms to the Organization Contact at the Organization Address, both of which are listed at the end of the job announcement.
    2. Write the Announcement Number, also listed at the end of the job announcement, on your application.
    3. Keep a copy of the entire application package for your records.
    Adobe Reader icon The documents below are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. Acrobat Reader software can be downloaded for free.
    Form Number
    Form Description
    Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors
    Application for Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse


    Application for Medical Residents
    Application for Audiologist, Audiologist - Speech Pathologist, Biomedical Engineer, Blind Rehabilitation Specialist, Certified Registered Respiratory Therapist, Dental Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologic Technician, Dietitian, Expanded-function Dental Auxiliary, Kinesiotherapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Instrument Technician, Medical Records Administrator, Medical Records Specialist, Medical Records Technician, Medical Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Orthotist-Prosthetist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Psychologist, Prosthetic Representative, Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician, Social Worker, and Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist
    Declaration for Federal Employment form
    Qualifications and Availability Form C and Occupational Questionnaire
    Application for 10-point Veterans Preference
    Use this cover page when faxing application materials for jobs posted by a Delegated Examining Unit, or in other limited cases when instructions indicate a fax will be accepted.
    VA Mental Health Hiring

    Help our Veterans reclaim peace of mind. Psychiatry, skip linksPsychology, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and more mental health opportunities are available Nationwide.
    VA Careers Chat
    VA Careers Event Calendar
    Additional Forms
    VA job announcements often require various forms in addition to those listed here. Use our VA Forms search tool to find the forms you need.