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.
Our Human Resources Department is located in room 109 of building 37, and is available for applicants Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Visit our Human Resources Department to view job vacancies, complete any necessary materials, and submit your application package.
If you need additional information, please contact our Human Resources Management Service at (727) 398-6661, extension 15663.
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Nursing Careers
If you are a nursing professional interested in working for Bay Pines VA Healthcare System at the main facility or one of our clinics, please contact Adrian Griffin, RN, CHCR, at Adrian.Griffin@va.gov or by phone
This application can be used to apply for a variety of nursing positions within Bay Pines VA Healthcare System.
Medical Resident/Student Orientation
If you are a medical resident or student scheduled to rotate at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, please click the link below to access important information, forms, and on-line training four weeks prior to your rotation.
Internships / Residencies / Training
- Audiology & Speech Pathology Training
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry
- Dietetic Internship
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Program
- Pharmacy Residency
- Psychology Careers
Employee Benefits
Bay Pines offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, including a retirement plan, a Thrift Savings Plan (401k), health and life insurance, sick and vacation leave and ten paid holidays. In addition, there are many family-friendly benefits available to Federal employees. Our employees enjoy the satisfaction that comes from serving our nation's veterans.
A description of employee benefits is available on the US Office of Personnel Management Employment and Benefits page*. Please note that benefits may differ for professional clinical occupations including physicians and registered nurses.
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. |
