Physician - Academic Internist
Location: Reno Neva! da
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is looking of Physician - Academic Internist right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have â€"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you’ll be joining one of the most ! respected facilities in the Nation.
JOB SUMMARY: Va! cancy Identification Number (VIN): 999885VA Sierra Nevada Health Care SystemOUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise â€" "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" â€" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.As a VA professional physician, 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.govVA encou! rages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title
38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.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: This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications for this occupation on an ongoing basis; certificates of eligible candidates will be referred to the service every fifteen days. Qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2014DUTIES: The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is seeking an academic interni! st who is board certified in Internal Medicine. The physician will func! tion as a member of the inter-disciplinary team providing clinical care to patients in an inpatient setting. As an attending physician, the responsibilities include providing medical evaluation and directing overall management of patients in collaboration with other members of the health care team. If desired, opportunity for outpatient work may be available. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and education of Internal Medicine Residents and medical students from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Internal Medicine consultation requested from other services would be provided by the medical resident under the supervision of the incumbent. Support from pulmonary/crucial care, cardiology, neurology, and other medical and surgical specialties is available on a 24/7 basis.Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this positionRelocation/Recruitment incentive is authorized for this positionThis position is covered by the bargaining un! itWork Schedule: Full-TimeKEY REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Background and/or security investigation required
- Full unrestricted licensure, certification, or registration required
- Must pass pre-employment examination; designated and/or random drug testing
- ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - Incomplete packages will be rated INELIGIBLE
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Physical Requirements: In the process of providing patient care, the work involves regular and recurring periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pulling, lifting, reaching and carrying. Manual dexterity is required to operate medical equipment and perform activities such as surgery, treatments and computerized medical record documentation.In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following: Basic Requirements:
- Must be proficient in written and sp! oken English
- Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent deg! ree 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
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign
education to meet qualification requirements, you will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.Veterans' Prefe! rence: 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 applicationchecklistor visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspxHOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
In describin! g your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assump! tions regarding your experience.
Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 04:13:51 GMT