Physician (Gastroenterology)
Location: Kansas City Missouri
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Physician (Gastroenterology) right now, this occupation will be placed in Missouri. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. 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.
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.
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.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Kansas City VA Medical CenterÂ's rich tradition of providing quality healthcare to veterans of AmericaÂ's heartland remains our foundation.
We have built a strong reputation as a tertiary referral a! nd teaching VA medical center.
We provide world class! health care in a safe, patient-centered environment.
KCVAMC is primarily affiliated with the
University of Kansas
and the
University of Missouri Kansas City.
We offer residency training in all major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties.
Associated Health training is offered in nursing, psychology, audiology, social work, dietetics, pharmacy, chaplaincy, health care administration and optometry.
The city of Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions and is the home of over 2 million people with Midwestern charm and hospitality.
The striking landscape of the revitalized city includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains.
The cityÂ's diversions include world-class museums, vibrant arts scene, superb shopping and great blues and jazz clubs.
Kansas City enjoys each of the four seasons.
Salaries in KC are higher than th! e U.S. average, and the cost of living is significantly lower.
Take a close look at one of the most vibrant cities in America at
www.thinkkc.com
.
Relocation
Expenses:
Relocation expenses are not authorized
for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
DUTIES:
We
are seeking a board certified or board eligible Gastroenterologist
with expertise in
gastrointestinal motility specifically high-resolution manometry, Smart Pill
testing, anorectal motility, etc. and related procedures such as pneumatic for
achalasia.
Required
experience in treatment and pathogenesis of gastrointestinal cancers will be
required. The physician provides attendance on the GI consult service,
providing comprehensive co! nsultative support to all inpatient
services. The physician also se! es continuity and referral of
Gastroenterology patients scheduled days during the week in the Medical Center
and other Specialty Medicine Clinics, and attends the FellowsÂ' Clinic, which is
required. For those patients with sole Gastroenterology concerns and
disease, the physician may serve as the primary physician.
Affiliation with the University of Kansas, School of Medicine or the University
of Missouri is required. The physician provides educational
training for Gastroenterology Fellow and Resident physicians.
Administrative duties could include sectional, Medical Subspecialty Care
service responsibilities, along with serving on hospital and University
affiliated committees. The preferred applicant should have interest in biomaker research and proven record in securing funding for biomaker research. The physician may also be assigned other
administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in
clinical, edu! cational, and research service, task group or special project
groups and quality management/quality of care responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light lifting (under 15 lbs), light carrying (under 15 lbs), use of fingers, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability, working closely with others, working alone, and working with biohazardous materials.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In
order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements
:
Must be
proficient in written and spoken English.
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 D! istrict of
Columbia.
Reference:
VA Regulations,! specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part
II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.
This can be found in the local Human
Resources Office.
PLEASE
NOTE
:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution 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 will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
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 DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) 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.
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, C.V., and/or supporting
documentation will be reviewed.
Please
follow all instructions carefully.
Errors
or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
In
describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
We may not make assumptions regarding your
experience.
BENEFITS:
Working
for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life
in! surance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the!
Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the
benefits currently offered. For more information please visit
us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
NOTE:
Applicant's education and length of practice (experience)
will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary
of the applicant selected.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to
fill additional vacancies.
VA encourages 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.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 07:14:10 GMT