Physician, Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Geriatrics and Extended Care
Location: Reno, Nevada
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited Physician, Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Geriatrics and Extended Care right now, this job will be placed in Nevada. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 724853
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS)
Our mission: 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.
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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 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
The Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) service line offers skilled, rehabilitative, palliative and community based services provided by experienced interdisciplinary teams. VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) provides primary and secondary care to a large geographic area that includes 20 counties in Northern Nevada and Northeastern California. Approximately 120,000 veterans reside in this region. The Reno campus operates 64 hospital beds and 60 community living center (nursing home) beds. There are four community based outpatient clinics and one rural health outreach clinic.
A career with the VA offers stable employment and a future that is challenging, satisfying, and rewarding. Our excellent patient care environment includes learning and teaching opportunities, an advanced electronic medical records system, and competitive salaries with comprehensive benefits including liability protection.
Academic affiliations for VASNHCS are the University of Nevada School of Medicine and the East Bay Surgical Program at the University of California, San Francisco. Approximately 45 medical, surgical, psychiatry, geriatrics and palliative medicine residents and fellows rotate annually through VASNHCS. Located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Reno is minutes away from beautiful Lake Tahoe. Year round recreation, entertainment, arts, and culture abound. Reno also boasts an average of 260 days of sunshine per year. Best of all, Nevada has no state income tax!
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
Salary Determination: Market Pay is dependent upon qualifications and will be determined by a Compensation Panel.
Appointment Information: The candidate selected for this position may be placed into a temporary appointment, not to exceed one year and one day, pending completion of the boarding process.
Note: Certificates of eligible candidates will be referred to the service every fifteen days. A selection may be made prior to Sunday, September 30, 2012.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
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
English Language Proficiency required
DUTIES:
VASNHCS in Reno, NV is seeking a full-time board certified/ board eligible Geriatrician to fulfill the role of Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC). This is a clinical and administrative position that provides leadership and management over the GEC programs at VASNHCS. The preferred candidate will have strong communication skills, pertinent experience, teaching skills, experience in administration/performance improvement, and be board certified or eligible in geriatrics and palliative medicine.
Recruitment and Relocation expenses may be authorized.
Position is not covered by the Bargaining Unit.
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizenship : Citizen of the United States
Licensure and Registration : 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.
English Language Proficiency : Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
Physical Standards : Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
Background Invesitgation: You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Education: Applicants must possess a doctoral degree 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:
Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted
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
Reference : VA Handbook 5005, dated April 15, 2002
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
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 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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
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 job, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This job will be opened on: Sat, 08 Sep 2012 22:18:32 GMT
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