VA Medical Center Locum Tenens: Opportunities & Requirements

170+ VA Medical Centers nationwide employ healthcare professionals serving 9+ million veterans. VAAR (Veterans Affairs Regulations) credentialing is more rigorous than civilian standards. Title 38 authority governs VA provider requirements. Specialties in demand: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Nursing (ICU, ED, Behavioral Health), and allied health (PT, OT, Respiratory). VA positions offer competitive government compensation, mission-focused veteran care, and often convert to permanent federal employment. AIMS' experience with VA credentialing streamlines placements.

VA Credentialing Timeline

VAAR verification: 6–8 weeks (longer than civilian due to federal background investigation). Once approved, many VA providers request permanent positions—a natural transition from locum tenens success.