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Job Requirements
Do I have to be military to find a job on Hyv?
No, you don’t. All of the positions posted on Hyv are available to civilian healthcare workers. You do not have to join the military to serve those who serve. All you need is experience in your profession (amount varies by position) and a desire to do your job in a meaningful setting.
If I want to work in a different state do I need to get a separate license?
Often No! As long as you are licensed in any state, you can usually perform contract work on a federal military base in any state in the country. This is one of the great advantages of contract federal healthcare work.
What experience level is required?
Experience level requirements vary by profession and position. Some locations have stricter requirements than others. If the position you desire requires more experience than you currently have, or even if you are still a student and have no experience, do not be discouraged. Hyv is here for you. We will continue to add education and career building opportunities, and before you know it your perfect Hyv job match will appear!
Is security clearance required?
This varies widely by position and location. When you begin the application process for a particular position you will be contacted by a staff member from the contracting company who will walk you through the clearance process.
What else do I need?
Physical exam, vaccinations, ID, references, your complete resume or CV, and a skills checklist. Each base may have its own specific requirements but this information together and up to date is a great starting point. From here, the staff from the contracting company will walk you through exactly what you need to ensure your success.
Why Hyv Jobs?
Who is best suited for the jobs posted on Hyv?
If you are a healthcare professional; you are great at what you do; you have a clean record; you have a desire to give back; you love your country; and you enjoy being appreciated for the work you do, you are suited for the job and we need you!
What kinds of locations are served by federal healthcare contract jobs?
- Active US military bases
- VA hospitals and facilities
- Areas of need/humanitarian populations
- Indian Reservations
- Border Patrol and Prisons
What are the benefits of working a federal contract healthcare job?
There are so many benefits to working contract positions in federal health care! Some of the perks include:
Location flexibility. You are not restricted by the state where you received your professional license. As long as you are licensed or certified to perform your job in one state, you can work in most federal positions in any state using that license!
Paid Holidays! Forget having to “pay your dues” and work every holiday because you are the new employee. For the most part federally contracted healthcare workers get all Government holidays off – PAID!
Work-Life Balance. Remember the great hours and sweet work-life balance you swore you would find when you were done cramming through school? That’s right, it actually exists! And federal contract healthcare jobs are where it’s at. Many positions listed on Hyv are M-F 9-5 and, get this – ALMOST NO ON-CALL!
Camaraderie. There is no team like Team USA. And there is nothing like coming together with your teammates to support the health of our nation’s heroes and their families.
Patriotism. Federal contract healthcare jobs are great for military, former military, military spouses and family members. But they are also perfect for anyone who has no military history and simply wants to help. Federal contract healthcare jobs are the perfect opportunity to show your patriotism and give back while still getting paid and, believe it or not, very much appreciated, for the great work you do as a healthcare professional!
No insurance nightmares. Tired of spending half your time trying to figure out what you can and can’t get done for each patient based on their insurance? This is one roll of red tape that the government cuts right through. You get to be part of a team that takes care of patients without having to jump through hoops to get their treatment.
Favorable patient ratios. Do you believe you give better care when you have more time to spend with your patients? So do we! Federal contract positions generally offer a much better patient ratio than positions in the commercial world. This allows you to take your time and provide the best care both you and your patients deserve.
Stable reliable contracts. Once you are in, you are in. It may take some time to get a federal contract job, but it is the most stable and secure contract you will ever have. With all of the crazy ups and downs in the world of healthcare these days, it is nice to know you can count on and plan around the details of your federal contract.
What if I don’t live near a base or don’t want to work on a base?
Don’t worry, federal healthcare contract jobs come in all shapes and sizes, as well as locations. These roles can be found at VA hospitals and facilities across the country, as well as areas of need/humanitarian populations, Indian Reservations, Border Patrol, Prisons, and many more.
Hyv FAQs
What is Hyv?
Simply put: Hyv is a federal healthcare job marketplace for medical professionals to browse and apply to contract government positions.
On a deeper level, we provide a home base platform that helps continuously match stellar healthcare workers with positions where they are appreciated as an important part of the team serving our country, enjoy work-life balance, and experience the fulfillment that reminds them why they chose this line of work. We’re committed to serving those who serve others. Our employer partners post their government contract jobs at Hyv to attract the best to serve the best. We are here to help healthcare professionals learn and gather everything they need to begin and sustain a lifelong career in taking care of our military, veterans and their families.
Is Hyv an employer?
Hyv is not a direct employer or staffing agency, but instead a marketplace for healthcare professionals that lets them browse jobs from government contractors all in one place and with one universal profile. As the single unified combined marketplace for all federal healthcare contract jobs, we provide access to detailed job postings from employers who place you in truly difference-making positions. We are growing fast and look forward to including additional services such as first-hand employer reviews, site-specific resources, family support services, and more. We will rely on your feedback to help make decisions as we build for you.
How can I manage my Hyv profile?
Start by creating your Hyv profile to tell us who you are so we can help the right job find you at the right time. Any items marked with an asterisk are required, and the platform won’t let you move forward until you complete these fields. The more information you complete, the more relevant the job opportunities we send you will be.
You can maintain and update your profile by using the Manage Profile link or the one found in any email you receive from Hyv. Note: if you use the link found in any Hyv email, it will pre-populate the values that exist today in your Hyv Profile.
Recruiters won’t stop calling me, saying they got my info from Hyv. How do I stop it?
Not to worry, at Hyv, we want to support you and your goals. Simply go to one of your Hyv emails and click on the Manage Profile link, there is a checkbox at the end of the form that reads “Check this box if our employers may contact you directly”. Uncheck the box, click Save and you should be good to go.
Can’t find a Hyv email? Please email info@theHyv.com and request an update to your profile.
Still hearing directly from Recruiters? If it’s been more than 2 weeks since you changed your preferences, please reach out to us at info@theHyv.com or via the Contact Us form. Please include the employer partner’s name and the recruiter’s name, so that we can address the issue with our employer partner.
How do I delete my Hyv account?
Keep in mind you always have the option to manage your contact preferences to stop receiving alerts without deleting your account. Simply click on the link at the bottom of any Hyv email and select which contact preferences you’d like to be removed from. What is the advantage to keeping your account?
Hyv is growing day by day with the goal of becoming the home base for all healthcare heroes serving in federal contract positions. We will continue to add valuable resources for you as we grow, and you provide feedback telling us what is most meaningful to you. In addition to identifying employment opportunities, we are developing the ability to help you track and manage your credentials in addition to creating discount programs for products and services that are valuable to you and your loved ones. Hyv membership is a badge of honor granted to those who do extraordinary work, and we are committed to giving back to you.
Still want to delete your account? Although we’re sorry to see you go, we respect your right to control your personal data. To start the account deletion process, please email your request to info@theHyv.com, and we will submit your account for deletion. The deletion process can take up to 30 days to complete.
If you completely delete your account, it cannot be recovered. If you ever want to use the site again, you must complete a whole new profile and application.
Even if you delete your account, we’d love to hear your feedback and/or suggestions for improvement! Please email info@theHyv.com or fill out our Contact Us form on the website.
Does Hyv sell or share my personal information?
Per Hyv’s privacy policy, we do not sell, rent, or loan your personal information to anybody. We do share information under certain circumstances with specific third parties or as specifically instructed by you, including recruiters or potential employers, Hyv’s service providers, event participants and sponsors, and social media services. We may share information for security and compliance purposes and during changes in business control. For full details regarding how or why we might share your information, please read our privacy policy in its entirety.
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