Physician (Geriatrics and Extended Care)
Location: Beckley West Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Physician (Geriatrics and Extended Care) right now, this position will be placed in West Virginia. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
951041
Normal Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:3! 0 p.m.
Total salary will include Base Component and Market Pay. Final salary to be determined by local Physician Pay Panel.
Relocation expenses are authorized for this position (not including guaranteed home buy out option).
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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
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Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized for well qualified candidates and will require a one year commitment to the facility.
The Physician selected for this position may be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitation under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) subject to the availability of funds. (EDRP appl! ies to new hires only. Current VA employees are not eligible).!
Enjoy living in Â'Wild and WonderfulÂ' West Virginia, one of the nationÂ's most beautiful, natural playgrounds - Beckley, West Virginia!! We have it all! Beautiful mountains, streams, lakes - truly an outdoor adventure for each season of the year. Enjoy the golfing, biking, hiking, fishing and camping opportunities. For the true outdoor enthusiasts enjoy local whitewater rafting, zip-line tours, canopy tours, rock climbing, horseback riding, and afterward enjoy dining overlooking the spectacular beauty of the New River Gorge. The New and Gauley Rivers, boast more Class IV and V rapids than any other eastern river in the nation. For motor sports adventurers explore the massive Hatfield-McCoy Trail system for ATVs. And donÂ't forget the wintertime fun of snow skiing and snowboarding at the nearby slopes, also affording the opportunity for nighttime skiing. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the vast specialty stores that include local artisan craftworks, pottery, and l! ocally distilled wines. Experience the cultural history of the state through the pioneer days into the Civil war, and the existing coalfields through the scenic highways, museums, various railroad excursions, or the steamboats of the Kanawha River. The outdoor scenery is stunning and intense, from the lush green of summer to the magical hues of the autumn colors. Fairs and festivals celebrating the stateÂ's history and beauty are held year round. Visit the nearby White Sulphur Springs, Home of The Greenbrier PGA Classic Tour offering world-class recreational opportunities or the local Â'Resort at Glade Springs,Â' a full-service resort offering 3 championship golf courses. Beckley is conveniently located off of Interstate 77 and I-64 and the Raleigh County Memorial Airport offers daily scheduled flights to other cities. We have it all; rural retreats and country culture, steep hills and deep valleys, scenic vistas, serene retreats, and serious adventure! This is Almost Heave! n!!
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him ! who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to 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 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 encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
The D! epartment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Beckley, WV is currently accepting applications for a Staff Physician to serve in Geriatrics and Extended Care. The successful physician candidate will fulfill the general medicine needs and a full range of Geriatric Medicince procedures to a diverse population of veterans.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
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a.
Citizenship.
Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
b.
Education.
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
(1) Sch! ools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Associ! ation of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
(2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
(3) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
(4) For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required except as provided in M-8, part II, chapter 1.
NOTE:
The Under Secretary of Health or designee in Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research or academic position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the c! andidateÂ's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
c.
Licensure and Registration
(1)
Physicians (Except Residents).
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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. The facility Director may waive this licensure requirement if the physician is to serve in a country other than the United States and the physician has licensure in that country.
(2)
Residents.
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 before the second year of VA residency, or meet any licensure, registration or o! ther equivalent requirements established for residents of non-VA hospit! als with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes. The resident must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
(3)
Impaired Licensure.
A physician who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 3, section B, paragraph 14 of this part.
(4)
Waiver of Licensure.
Licensure may be waived by the Under Secretary for Health or designee in Central Office for individuals in research or academic assignments involving no direct patient care responsibilities in accordance with current regulations.
d.
First-Year Residency (Internship).
Completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was c! ompleted. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidateÂ's acceptability for residency training. Approved residencies are:
(1) Those approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals, American Medical Association, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or
(2) Other residencies or their equivalents which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of postgraduate education.
e.
Physical Standards.
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 found in your local VA Human Resources Office.
f.
English Language Proficiency.
Physicians, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken ! and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
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This position is being recruited for at the Senior Grade.
a. Associate Grade. Meet basic requirements. The individual qualifies to perform general duties under supervision.
b. Full Grade. Meet the requirements for Associate grade and have completed additional training, such as the second year of an accredited residency, and/or experience which has qualified the individual to perform general duties without supervision.
c. Intermediate Grade. Meet the requirements for Full grade, and have completed additional training, such as an accredited residency in an area not directly related to the specialty area to which the individual is being assigned, and/or experience which has qualified the individual to perform general duties and some specialized functions and procedures without supervision.
d. Senior Grade. Meet the requirements for Intermediate grade and have demonstrated recognized professional att! ainment such as:
(1) Past or present faculty appointment in an approved medical school or
(2) Completion of an accredited residency in the specialty area to which the individual is being assigned or in a related area, or
(3) Current eligibility to sit for the board certification examination in the specialty area to which the individual is being assigned or in a related area, or
(4) Comparable achievements in clinical, educational, administrative or research activities.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References :
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD
, dated April 2002.
VA Handbook 5005 is available in the local Human Resources Office.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recogniz! ed by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report 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. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete! an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs! offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid v! acation, 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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
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OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:46:24 GMT