Jobs and careers
Build your career with us at the VA Altoona Healthcare System. You’ll become part of the nation’s largest health care team, earn great benefits, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Working with us is much more than a career. It’s a way to show your passion for serving Veterans.
Apply for a job at the VA Altoona Healthcare System
When you’re ready to apply, just follow the “How to Apply” and “Required Documents” instructions in each job announcement. They’re your primary guide for responding to our openings. Except for a few health care jobs, most positions require online applications. So, it’s important to fully complete the online application process to receive your email confirmation. If you need help or have questions, please call or email the person listed in the “Agency Contact Information” section near the bottom of the announcement.
Now is an exciting time to become a nurse at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. For more information, please call our human resources office at 877-626-2500, ext. 17039
You can visit USAJOBS to see all our current openings, and visit the VA careers page to learn more about the application process. Pay close attention to the additional forms needed if you’re a federal employee requesting a transfer or reassignment or seeking Veterans’ preference.
Applications and forms
Applying for a job can be confusing. Let us help you.
We have different application forms depending on the position you’re interested in. Here are some commonly used forms to help you get started.
- Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors (PDF)
- Application for Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse (PDF)
- Application for Associated Health Occupations (PDF)
- Application for Health Professions Trainees (PDF)
- Declaration for Federal Employment form (PDF)
- Application for 10-point Veterans Preference (PDF)
Apply for a job through Veteran Recruitment Appointment
Veteran Recruitment Appointment (VRA) lets us hire eligible Veterans without competition to positions at any pay grade level through GS-11. This is the pay grade generally held by white-collar civilian government employees in mid-level positions.
To have your information more visible and accessible to VA recruiters, you must make your resume searchable in USAJOBS. Your resume must be two pages or less and must follow federal resume guidelines. Be sure to include any keywords that match your skills and hiring authorities you qualify for (e.g., Veterans Preference, Schedule A).
Learn more about Veteran Recruitment Appointment.
Explore VA careers
Visit the VA careers page to easily find VA jobs searching by location or keywords.
Check out USAJOBS to see current VA openings in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Contact us
Our human resources department is located at:
2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
Building 7
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 877-626-2500, ext. 17039