Jobs & Careers
Opportunities
By working for the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, you’ll have access to a wider range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.
If you need more information, please contact our Human Resources Management Service at (631) 261-4400 x2715.
For Potential Employees, Students, Trainees and College Graduates
 Veterans' 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 
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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 Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship
VAMC Northport offers 2 positions in a one-year postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology with an Emphasis in Health Promotion Disease Prevention and Inter-professional Training in Primary Care. The mission is to provide advanced training in clinical health psychology with an emphasis on inter-professional integration and collaboration within the context of a holistic approach to health and wellness. We provide training consistent with APA Guidelines and Principles for Accreditation of Programs in Professional Psychology at the postdoctoral level. Read more about the Clinical Health Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship.
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 or CPA approved program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. For more information, contact Amy I. Tal, Ph.D., Director of Intern and Extern Training, Psychology Service, at (631) 261- 4400 x5805. Read more about the internship in health service psychology.. Review the Psychology Internship Admissions, Support & Initial Placement Data.
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. For more information, contact Amy I. Tal, Ph.D., Director of Intern and Extern Training, Psychology Service, at (631) 261- 4400 x5805. 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.
VA Job Applications and Forms
Application instructions specific to each job posting can be found at the end of the announcement in the “How to Apply” section. Most positions require you to apply online, while some healthcare positions allow you to merely submit a resume/curriculum vitae to be considered. Each announcement also includes a “Required Documents” section that lists all the forms and documents required to be considered.
VA has several different application forms based on your occupation type. If the job announcement requires a particular application in the “Required Documents” section of the announcement, look in the table below to find the correct form for your occupation, as well as additional required forms.
Responding to a Job Announcement
Be sure to follow the “How to Apply” and “Required Documents” instructions given in the job announcement. They are your primary guide for responding to a posted opening. The vast majority of positions require an online application with the exception of a few healthcare occupations therefore it is important to fully complete the online application process after which you should receive a system-generated confirmation via email.
If you are unable to comply with the application instructions and require assistance or if you have additional questions, you should contact the point of contact in the “Agency contact information” section at the bottom of the announcement.
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 |
|---|---|
| Download 10-2850 | Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors |
| Download 10-2850A | Application for Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse |
| Download 10-2850C | Application for Associated Health Occupations |
| Download 10-2850D | Application for Health Professions Trainees |
| Download OF-306 | Declaration for Federal Employment form |
| Download SF 15 | Application for 10-point Veterans Preference |
| Instructions for Faxing | The How to Apply section of the job announcement will provide instructions for faxing documents, if it is an accepted method for submitting items for that job announcement. |
