Physician (Gastroenterologist)
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing Physician (Gastroenterologist) right now, this career will be placed in Missouri. For detail informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 869928
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his o! rphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA 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.
Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel (for physicians and dentists) in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Mu! st pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Rand! om Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required. DUTIES:
The VA St. Louis Health Care System is currently seeking a full-time (80 hours per biweekly pay period) physician to join the Medical Service in the position of staff gastroenterologist. The ideal candidate will have special interest or experience in the development of an academic career path involving clinical care, translational or outcomes research and/or educational programs in their area of interest. Responsibilities include teaching and supervision of gastroenterology fellows, medicine residents and students, in and outpatient consultation in gastroenterology, research and performing endoscopic procedures in the setting of a contemporary academic environment.
- The duty station is at the John Cochran Division;
locatio! ns within the metropolitan St. Louis, MO area based on the needs of the
medical center.
- This position
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- U.S. Citizenship (Non-citizens may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
- Degree 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.
- Must be board certified or eligible.
- Completion of a one year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed.
- Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C.! 7402(d) and 7407(d).
1. The app! licant must possess clinical or basic/translational interest or experience sufficient to qualify for a faculty appointment at one of our affiliated medical schools, Saint Louis University or Washington University.
2. Sub specialty board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
1. Special interest in hepatology and expertise in health services and outcomes research
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physician: The Physical requirements of this position include the
following tasks which may be performed intermittently: lifting of up to
10 lbs., sitting (4 hours), standing (2 hours), walking (2 hours),
bending/stooping (1 hour), twisting (1/2 hou! r), simple grasping (4 hours), fine
manipulation (6 hours), reaching above the shoulder (1/2 hour), and operating
machinery (1/2 hour).
For additional information on Physical Standards please
see VA Directive and Handbook 5019. http://www.va.gov/vapubs/
APPLICANTS 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants 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 re! ceive 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 . 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 evaluat! ed 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://www.vacareers.va.gov/about-va/index.asp .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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 career, please email us ! your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Vet! erans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:54:57 GMT