Agency Medical Officer (AMO)
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
Summary
The Cincinnati, OH VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician to work as a Agency Medical Officer (AMO) at our facility.
The 2-page Resume
Requirements
does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Summary
The Cincinnati, OH VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician to work as a Agency Medical Officer (AMO) at our facility.
The 2-page Resume
Requirements
does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/14/2026 to 12/31/2026
Benefits & Compensation
$225,000 to - $250,000 per year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal
Benefits & Compensation
-setting process to determine the final compensable
Benefits & Compensation
(Base
Benefits & Compensation
+ Market
Benefits & Compensation
)
Benefits & Compensation
scale & grade
AD 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Cincinnati, OH
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work Schedule
Part-time - Monday-Friday, variable
Work Schedule
and shifts available.
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
0602 Medical Officer
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CBSR-12863087-26-JC
Control number
854520400
This job is open to
Help
The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Clarification from the agency
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U. S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume
Requirements
does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
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Duties
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The Occupational Health Program is under Primary Care Service. It is VA's policy to ensure that applicants and employees are physically, cognitively, and emotionally fit to perform the duties of the position to which they are assigned. The physician will serve as the Agency Medical Officer (AMO) for the facility and is responsible for providing employee occupational health services in accordance with VA Handbook 5019/1, Part I with administrative advice and assistance from the Human Resources Management Office.
Duties include but are not limited to
Acts in collaboration with midlevel providers.
At the request of authorized personnel, responds to potential health hazards to employees throughout the facility.
Complies with information security policy and procedures and all documentation on coding
- Documents medical advice to patients by telephone as appropriate and in accordance with the Cincinnati VAMC protocol.
- Analyzes, directs, and implements Whole Health programs for employees.
The Employee Health Physician provides employee occupational health services in the work environment. Examinations and evaluation may be conducted for the purpose of:
Initial and subsequent official VA personnel actions
- Assisting employees in health promotion and disease prevention.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, variable
Work Schedule
and shifts available.
VA offers a comprehensive
Benefits & Compensation
package. VHA Physician
Benefits & Compensation.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered to qualified candidates.
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Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Agency Medical Officer (AMO) at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General — Physician Career Context
This General position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this physician position at $225k to $250k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($225k–$250k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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