The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is seeking a Physician (Occupational Medicine / Employee Health / Compensation & Pension) to join our team in Cape Coral, Florida.

Position Overview

This position supports both Employee Health and Compensation & Pension (C&P) services. The physician will perform comprehensive disability evaluations for the Veterans Benefits Administration while also supporting Occupational/Employee Health operations for facility staff. This role focuses on detailed medical evaluations that directly impact Veterans’ benefits and workforce health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed C&P examinations, including history, physicals, and focused organ/system exams
• Review medical records related to disability claims
• Provide clear, evidence-based medical opinions regarding compensation eligibility
• Conduct additional exams (state department, insurance, separation exams as needed)
• Support Employee Health and Occupational Health operations and quality initiatives
• May supervise trainees or mid-level providers

Why Join the VA in Cape Coral?

• Mission-driven care serving America’s Veterans
• Federal malpractice coverage
• Competitive salary and comprehensive federal benefits
• Generous paid time off and retirement package
• No state income tax in Florida
• Exceptional Gulf Coast lifestyle with year-round sunshine

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays  with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance : VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision : Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts , which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance , family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions , depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service