Physician (Hospitalist)
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Physician (Hospitalist) right now, this job will be placed in Missouri. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Saint Louis, MO
Duties:
The successful candidate will function as a member of the Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the Joh! n Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis in one of two roles: 1. as a Medicine Attending, supervising and teaching house staff and medical students in the care of patients on the General Medical Wards or 2. as a Hospitalist working with our Pulmonary/Critical Care Intensivists in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (the opportunity to rotate through both assignments is available). Additional responsibilities include medical consultations of non-medical patients and involvement with quality improvement and utilization review. Participation in clinical, translational, or basic science research, either within the St. Louis VA system or with collaborators at one of our academic affiliates, Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis University School of Medicine, is strongly encouraged.
- The duty station is at the John Cochran Division; however, the duty station may be changed to one or multiple associated VAMC locations within the metropolitan St. Louis! , MO area based on the needs of the medical center.
For additional information on Physical Standards please see VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Summary
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.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's pr! omise - "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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Qualifications & Evaluations
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements :
- 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.
- 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).
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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.
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 & Other Info
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.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online but may apply via Fax as outlined below. You may also express your interest, obtain additional information about the position, or seek application assistance by emailing your C.V. to .
If you are applying for this position online or by fax, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. If you are unable to apply online by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, please contact the point of contact listed in the announcement.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporti! ng documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. C! lick the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
More Info
Saint Louis
MO
2013-11-14T02:45:40.291673
355154300
Excepted Service Permanent
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.
VM
195000
97987
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VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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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.
Per Year
STL-T38-13-993534
All applicants are required t! o submit the following supporting document type(s):
- Resume!
- Cover Letter
- DD-214
- OF-306
- Other
- Other Veterans Document
- SF-15
- SF-50
- Transcript
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX - Occupational Questionnaire Form) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is! 993534
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you are unable to apply online by 11:59 PM (EST) on TAG: Closing Date, please contact the point of contact listed in the announcement.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire .
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
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0602-Medical Officer
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=993534&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-11-14T02:45:40.291696
STL-T38-13-993534
After we receive your application material, your e! xperience will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifica! tions of the position. Your will be notified via email when this decision has been made.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:51:19 GMT