Physician (Anesthesiologist)
Location: Marion, Illinois
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Physician (Anesthesiologist) right now, this position will be depute in Illinois. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 706099
Salary/Grade Level Determination: Dependent upon qualifications and experience.
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.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
Applicant(s) selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Final decision on an EDRP amount is contingent on the availability of EDRP funds.
EDRP Contact:
Carol Stewart, Human Resources Specialist Human Resources Management (05), Marion, Illinois 618-997-5311, extension 54924
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 VA Medical Center, Marion, IL is seeking a full-time, Board Eligible or Certified in Anesthesiology. The physician will be responsible for direct provision of peri-operative anesthetic care to patients, including preoperative assessment, intra-operative anesthetic, administration, and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care, in compliance with national accreditation standards. The incumbent ensures the most effective delivery of Anesthesiology services while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. Performs the administrative components of patient care management such as dictation of progress notes, OP reports, and discharge summaries. Participates in quality improvement activities. Participates in ward/ICU rounds, and any other relevant activities. Fosters a high level of patient and staff satisfaction.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 0800 -1630, Some night, weekend and holiday call may be required .
Applications will be referred to the Selecting Official as they are received.
Physician Pay is comprised of three components: Base Pay, Market Pay and Performance Pay.
More than one (1) vacancy may be filled through this announcement should the need arise.
A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized
Travel and Relocation expenses have been authorized.
Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Physicians must meet the basic appointment requirements stated in the VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, as follows: A degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine is required. 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. Approved schools are: (1) Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted. (2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. (3) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a state, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e.g, Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure. First year Residency (Internship) Licensure and Registration: Current and full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Applicant should be actively Board Certified in Internal Medicine/Family Practice through ABIM or ABFP, respectively. Preference will be given to those with additional certification in Geriatric Medicine through ABIM/ABFP as well as in Hospice & Palliative Medicine through ABMS. Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a pre-employment physical.
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 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, 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 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 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.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.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 position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:23:44 GMT
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