Physician
Location: Columbia Missouri
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing Physician right now, this vacancy will be placed in Missouri. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 979784
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 s! erving and honoring the men and women who are
America's 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 and leadership positions 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/
Salary will be determined by a Physician
Compensation Panel based on your education, experience, certifications, and
accomplishments. .
Note:! If position is filled
by reassignment, individual sel! ected will retain grade and step of position
currently held.
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:
INTRODUCTION: The Harry S.
Truman Memorial VeteranÂ's Hospital (HSTMVH) serves veterans throughout the
state of Missouri and a full range of primary and medical/surgical services are
offered. Patient care, research and teaching opportunities are available. The
HSTMVH is affiliated with the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Faculty
Appointment Opportunity. Faculty track and rank will be determined based on
qualifications and experience. Columbia has a population of 100,000 and is
located equal distance between St. Louis and Kansas City. Here youÂ'll find an
excellent school system, abundant entertai! nment opportunities and low cost of
living.
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans
Hospital is seeking a full-time Staff Physician to join our staff in the
Primary Care clinic. Prefer candidate be board certified or board eligible in
Internal Medicine. The incumbent will perform exams along with all of the
services required in primary care practice. Diagnoses and advises veterans of
clinical problem discovered during an examination. Position is Monday thru
Friday, but will include ward attending which is on-call, weekends
(approximately 2 months/year).
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The
physical requirements of this position include occasional lifting, prolonged
standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing, reaching
(overhead, extensive/repetitive), repetitive motion, and stooping. The
mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving,
hearing, speaking clearly, ! writing legibly, reading, and logical thinking. The
environment's p! ace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring
handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer
interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy
environment. There may be an occasional need to use personal protective
equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness, and hazardous materials.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In
order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:
All individuals applying under
this announcement must meet basic qualification standards for appointment as
contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part 2, Appendix G2. This standard is available in the Human
Resources Liaison Office for review.
Candidates who meet the approp riate requirements
contained in the standard will be considered.
Citizenship : Must
be a United States Citizen (Non-citizens may be appointed when no qualified
citizens are avai! lable in accordance with current regulations).
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.
License : 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 .
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 completed. 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. Completed a first-year r! esidency, or its
equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans ! Affairs for the year in which
it was completed
Physical Requirements :
Must meet
physical requirements as required by VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
English Language
Proficiency : Must be proficient in spoken and
written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Drug Testing: This is a testing designated position. All applicants tentatively selected for VA
employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen
for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Board
certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine preferred.
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/accre! d/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 review! ed. Please
follow all instructions carefully. Errors
or omissio! ns 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
insurance, 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 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: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:40:27 GMT