United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Northport VA Medical Center

Careers

At the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center, we strive to hire only the best! Working with and for America's veterans is a privilege, and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. If you have what it takes, please consider applying for one of our available positions.

If you need more information, please contact our Human Resources Management Service at (631) 261-4400 x2715.

Vets and Job CorpsVeterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) to enroll 300 Veterans ages 20-24 in a new one-year, all-expense paid Demonstration Project with Job Corps, the nation's largest career technical training and education program for students ages 16 through 24. This program will provide training, licensing/credentialing, stipend, housing, meals, employment and post-employment support. For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS (5627) or go to http://www.dol.gov/vets/jc-brochures/general-info.pdf.

Hiring of Disabled Veterans

VA has a Veterans Employment Coordination Service that oversees the recruitment of new veterans into the VA workforce, especially recently disabled combat veterans. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued guidance on the several laws that affect the employment rights of disabled veterans -- the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Uniformed Services Reemployment Rights Act. Information on the reemployment rights of uniformed service personnel can be found on Department of Labor web site at http://www.dol.gov/vets.

Hiring of OEF/OIF Veterans

Information for OEF/OIF Veterans seeking employment at medical centers and outpatient facilities can be found in our brochure This is a PDF document.

Nursing Staff

If you are a nursing professional interested in working for the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center, please submit your application and resume via fax 631-266-6040

Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center Predoctoral Psychology Internship Program

The Psychology Division of the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers internships in Clinical Psychology that are fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The Internship is full time with 40 hours per week of clinical work, supervision and seminars. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and come from an APA approved program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Contact Janet Eschen at 631-261-4400 x2258 for more information or read more about the Predoctoral Psychology Internship Program.

Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center Psychology Externship Program

The Psychology Externship Program provides clinical training focusing on the advancement of skill in the delivery of psychotherapy and assessment, greater comfort in a multidisciplinary medical setting, and an increased confidence in the role of a culturally sensitive and ethically responsible psychologist. To be eligible for externship placement, an extern must be in good standing at an APA accredited doctoral program in psychology. Contact Amy Tal, Ph.D., Assistant Training Director, at 631-261- 4400 x5805 for more information or read more about the Psychology Externship Program.

Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center Podiatric Residency & Clerkship Programs

Training for podiatry residents and students in two capacities: (1) A 3-year Podiatric Medicine & Surgery (PM&S 36) residency program fully approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education. (2) An externship program in podiatric medicine and surgery. Podiatry students work closely with our podiatry attendings and residents participating in all aspect of patient care. Read more about our Podiatric Residency and Clerkship Programs.

Employee Benefits

A description of employee benefits is available on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Employment and Benefits page*. Please note that benefits may differ for professional clinical occupations including physicians and registered nurses.

Hiring of Disabled Veterans

VA has a Veterans Employment Coordination Service that oversees the recruitment of new veterans into the VA workforce, especially recently disabled combat veterans. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued guidance on the several laws that affect the employment rights of disabled veterans -- the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Uniformed Services Reemployment Rights Act. Information on the reemployment rights of uniformed service personnel can be found on Department of Labor web site at http://www.dol.gov/vets.


Become a member of our winning team!

Links

Working for the VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network
VA Jobs
USA Jobs*

Forms

pdf document Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
(SF-15)
*
pdf document Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)*
pdf document Application for Physicians, Dentists, and Optometrists (10-2850)
pdf document Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists
(10-2850a)
pdf document Application for Associated Health Occupations
(10-2850c)
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