Physician - Anesthesiologist
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Physician - Anesthesiologist right now, this vacancy will be designated in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy
Identification Number (VIN): 949997
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.
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,
enchanting culture, and exhi! larating 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
schoo! ls, 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 re! gards to multiculturalism
.
FACT:
Ninety p! ercent of applicants fail
to submit additional documentation with resume' or application and are found
ineligible (see Â'HOW TO APPLY' section 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.
The
incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt
Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and
speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional
information.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certi! fication, 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:
James H Quillen VA Medical Center is seeking an anesthesiologist for
Surgical Service who will be responsible for direct supervision of
perioperative anesthetic care to patients, including preoperative assessment,
intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring, and post-anesthesia
care, in compliance with national accreditation standards. Types of surgeries
include but are not limited to: general surgery, orthopedics, plastics,
ophthalmology, diabetic foot, and oral surgery.
Work Schedule:
40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m.
Assignment will include
rotational on-call coverage.
Rel! ocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are not authorized for th! is
position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
·
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.
·
Must be board certified or eligible.
IN 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:
Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Light
carrying, (under! 15 pounds); Use of fingers; Both hands required;
Walking/Standing/Kneeling intermittently during 8 hours per shift; Ability for
rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable
at 13Â" to 16Â" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and
to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Hearing (aid permitted). Environmental
Factors: Fumes, smoke, or gases; Working closely with others; Protracted or
irregular hours of work.
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 acc! reditation 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 in! formation 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 ran! ge of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information plea! se 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.
Placement Policy:
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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