Physician-Urologist
Location: Huntington West Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physician-Urologist right now, this vacancy will be placed in West Virginia. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 916363
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his wido! w, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the! applicant selected.
VA encourages persons with disab! ilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
A Recrutiment incentive may be authorized for exceptional applicant.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are authorized for this position. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp. ]
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English DUTIES:
The VA Medical Cent! er, Huntington WV announces the opening of its search for one full-time board certified or board eligible Urologist to perform the full range of Urology procedures to include surgical procedures. The Urologist functions as a provider for urology consultation, clinical coverage and care of the patient through the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative phases of urological surgical intervention. The incumbent will assure
clinical coverage and the post-operative follow-up through the post-anesthesia recovery room to same day unit/inpatient unit to discharge.
The incumbent is accountable to the Chief, Surgical Service, for assuring the most effective delivery of care in general Urology while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. Participates in and/or manages all aspects of a general urology surgery program.
This includes assessing actual or potential urological problems for patients in the Urology Clinic, Emergency Department, as wel! l as on-going assessment for all inpatient surgery patients, including ! both pre-operative and post-operative documentation. The Urologist collaborates with the on-call Surgical Resident/Attending Physicians to determine and implement appropriate surgical management.
The Urologist would perform the usual administrative components of patient care management, such as: documentation of progress notes and consultation findings in an electronic medical record, dictation and electronic signature of OP reports and hospital discharge summaries, electronic entry and signature of all doctor's orders for inpatients and outpatients, etc. The Urologist would provide surgical treatment for major and minor procedures,
stone management, urology consultations for inpatients and outpatients. Performs other directly related duties as required. Participates in a shared rotation of night and weekend On-Call coverage. Performs other directly related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREM ENTS:
U.S. cit! izenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
D egree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Preferred Experience: Experience should have been gained in the specialty we are recruiting.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particular! ly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applica! nts must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
a. Lifting (waist >overhead): Rarely 11 to 24 lbs.; Rarely 25 to 34 lbs.; Never 35 to 50 lbs.
b. Lifting (floor >waist): Occasionally 35 to 50 lbs.
c. Carrying: Occasionally 35 to 50 lbs.
d. Pushing: Occasionally up to/over 100 lbs.
e. Bending/Stooping: Frequently Squatting: Rarely
f. Crawling: Rarely Crouching! : Occasionally
g. Reaching above shoulder level: Rarely
h. Balancing: Continuously
i. Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE! EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting docume! ntation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:34:04 GMT