The recruiter advantage: Landing your first clinical role at VA 

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the nation’s largest healthcare system, employing more than 371,000 health care professionals and support staff at 1,380 healthcare facilities.

To find the best candidates in the industry and to manage a large volume of applications, VA works with hundreds of recruiters around the country. Our specialty recruiter teams provide personalized support to help job seekers in high-demand clinical and technical fields find a position at VA.

Why connect with a recruiter? 

Starting your career search can feel overwhelming, especially when applications seem to disappear into the void. The good news? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Connecting directly with a recruiter can take the guesswork out of your job search and help you find the right fit faster. 

Working with a recruiter gives job seekers a major competitive advantage, as they can answer questions, assist with applications and give insight into the hiring process. It is a highly efficient, cost-free strategy to fast-track your job search and get started in your first clinical role. 

VA physician/provider recruiters 

Physician/provider recruiters (PPRs) are available to assist with applications for the following careers: 

  • Physicians 
  • Dentists 
  • Podiatrists 
  • Physician assistants (PA) 
  • Optometrists 
  • Psychologists 
  • Certified registered nursing anesthetists (CNA) 

The VA Careers website hosts a virtual map to help you locate the PPR at the VA Medical Center or healthcare facility where you want to apply. If there is an open position at your preferred facility, send an email with your CV/resume to begin the discussion. 

VA nurse recruiters 

Nurse recruiters are available to assist with applications for the following nursing careers: 

  • Registered nurses (RN) 
  • Certified nursing assistants (CNA) 
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN) 
  • Licensed vocational nurses (LVN) 

The VA Careers website hosts a virtual map to help you locate the nurse recruiter at the VA Medical Center or health care facility where you want to apply. If there is an open position at your preferred facility, send an email with your CV/resume to begin the discussion. 

Join our team 

VA is always looking for qualified, compassionate health care providers to join our team. Learn more and apply at VA Careers.  

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