Physician (Emergency Department)
Location: Murfreesboro
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician (Emergency Department) right now, this job will be placed in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Nashville offers affordable living with picturesque seasons and an abundance of recreational and entertainment activities. Nashville, better known as "Music City USA," is the capital of Tennessee and home of the Tennessee Titans NFL and Nashville Predators NHL teams. Tennessee does not have a state income tax.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1001287
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by servin! g and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
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***YOUR GRADE AND SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AND WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD. NOTE: APPLICANTS MAY BE BOARDED AT A LOWER GRADE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.***
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 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/ .
Relocation expenses ARE not authorized for this position. TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No 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:
VA Tennessee Valley Health Care System, Alvin C. York Campus, Murfreesboro, Tennessee is seeking a full-time emergency room physician. This position is assigned to the Medical Service, under the supervision of the Assistant Chief of Medicine.
Incumbent treats patients in the emergency to ensure proper injury care and disease diagnosis, treatment, and necessary tests, referral for specialty consultations as needed and follow! -up visits with their primary care providers. Participants in quality a! ssurance programs and chart reviews, recommend patients for hospital admissions, and documents in the computerized patient record. The physician will also be involved in the education and training of medical residents and students from our affiliated medical college.
Highly Preferred Qualifications: Board certified/board eligible in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine Skills in providing clinical interface with academic affiliates and other key stakeholders Commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. Ability to work well within a group of clinical providers.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Inorder to qualify for this position you must meet the following
Basic Requirements
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.
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 sch! ools 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., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
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, cu! rrent licensure. The facility Director may waive this licensure require! ment if the physician is to serve in a country other than the United States and the physician has licensure in that country.
English Language Proficiency. Physicians, including residents, appointed 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).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE AS A PAIN ANESTHESIOLOGIST, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, PartII, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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. Approved schools are:
(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., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
PLEASE NOTE : Education must be accredited by anaccrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at thefollowing website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointingagency accordingly. If you are usingforeign education to meet qualification requirements, you will be asked toproduce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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. Indescribing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding yourexperience. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick le! ave, 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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience)will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salaryof the applicant selected.
This job opportunity announcement may be used tofill additional vacancies.
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by theSche! dule A excepted appointment authority.
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If you were eli! gible 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: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:34:33 GMT