Physician - General Surgeon
Location: Johnson City Tennessee
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Physician - General Surgeon right now, this vacancy will be placed in Tennessee. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. MULTIPLE VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED FROM THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 931772
To fulfill President Lincoln's pro! mise - "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.
Welcome to the Crossroads of the eastern United States - Johnson City! Forbes Magazine Ranks Johnson City 14 th in their latest rankings of best places to live: http://www.johnsoncitytnchamber.com . For almost two centuries, Johnson City has been the center for tourism and business in Northeast Tennessee. Originally little more than a train depot, Johnson City is now a metropolitan melting pot with invigorating music, e! nchanting culture, and exhilarating mountain adventure. Local ! festivals include the Blue Plum Festival, the Apple Festival and the exciting Rhythm & Roots Reunion . Enjoy outdoor adventure at Boone Lake, Watauga Lake, and nearby Roan Mountain State Park. Other family-friendly activities include hiking and biking trails and some of the best trophy trout fishing in the country. Johnson City flourishes with tradition, heritage, and hospitality. Its natural beauty and fresh mountain air make Johnson City the perfect location to live and work. You'll awaken your Pioneer Spirit when you visit our historical areas and living history sites— like Tipton-Haynes, Rocky Mount and Sycamore Shoals. And just a stone's throw away, you'll find world-renowned attractions like Bristol Motor Speedway, Bays Mountain and Barter Theatre. Also, Johnson City enjoys affordable cost of living, low tax rates and no state income tax yet we offer outstanding schools, parks, playgrounds and sports facilities that make life enjoyable.
For more information ! on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more .
The James H. Quillen VAMC strongly encourages persons that are interested in and may represent multicultural diversity to apply. We have a long-standing Multicultural Diversity Committee led by mental health professionals devoted to educating, monitoring and furthering our awareness, practice and outcomes in regards to multiculturalism .
FACT: Ninety percent of applicants fail to submit additional documentation with resume' or application and are found ineligible (see Â'HOW TO APPLY' se! ction of this announcement); therefore, it is imperative that you read ! the complete announcement. Failure to do so MAY result in LOSS OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
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. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required. DUTIES:
The Mountain Home VA Healthcare System is seeking a well qualified General Surgeon with innovative leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrates a positive team spirit to join our staff within the Surgical Service. The position reports to the Chi! ef of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for performing duties in the inpatient and outpatient ambulatory settings for new and established patients. Surgeries routinely performed are hernia repairs, laparoscopic and open cholecystectomies, small bowel operations, appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, removal of skin lesions, and assorted minor procedures with limited trauma. He/she is expected to follow each patient though the full continuum of care to include admitting, discharging, performing histories and physicals, assisting in the full coordination of diagnostic tests and procedures prior to surgery, educating and counseling of the patient and family members. Ability to perform upper and lower GI endoscopies is an asset. Special skills in the area of laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgical procedures are desirable. The General Surgeon will adhere to policies and procedures regarding the completion of orders, operation reports, discharge summaries, progress no! tes, clinical reminders, and performance measures. The incumbent, with ! faculty appointment at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Quillen College of Medicine, will be responsible for the supervision and training of surgical and non-surgical residents, medical students, and allied health professional trainees, in order to retain the clinical appointment through the Depart of Surgery ETSU Quillen College of Medicine Education Program. The entire Medical Center utilizes an electronic medical record system, which requires that all physicians be or become computer literate. An active and unrestricted license in any state is required. Previous experience in a VA with an university affiliation is preferred.
Work Schedule: On-call rotation after hours/weekends
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive is not authorized for this position. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Citizenshi! p. Citizen of the United States.(Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
- 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.
- Licensure and Registration . 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
- Physical Standards . Must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others . !
- English Language Proficiency. Physicians, including residents, app! ointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
1. Past or present faculty appointment in an approved medical school or
2. Completion of an accredited residency in the specialty area to which the individual is being assigned or in a realted area, or
3. Current eligibility to sit for the board certification examination in the specialty area to which the individual is being assigned or in a related area, or
4. Comparable achievements in clinical, educational, or administrative or research activities.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
(1) Previous experience in a VA with a university affiliation is preferred.
(2) Ability to perform upper and lower GI endoscopies is an a! sset.
(3) Special skills in the area of laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgical procedures is desirable.
(4) Active laparoscopic priviledges preferred.
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: All candidates must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Candidates must meet the physical requirements outlined in Section II and Section VI of the OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions and must possess emotional and mental stability.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediti! ng 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 receive 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, Applica! tion 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 evaluated 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 bene! fits, 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 .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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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: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 04:02:14 GMT