Physician (Geriatrics & Extended Care, Service Line Manager)
Location: Dublin, Georgia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician (Geriatrics & Extended Care, Service Line Manager) right now, this position will be ordered in Georgia. Further informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 912928
Recruitment Relocation Expenses/Recruitment! Incentive
May Be
authorized.
Welcome to Dublin, "The Emerald City," and Laurens County, where small town southern charm and a determination to keep Dublin-Laurens County "Green and Growing" have combined to create a community rich in character and full of life.
NOTE:
Physicians employed by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) are paid commensurate with education, experience and qualifications, using VAÂ's market-based physician pay system.
Candidate's education and experience will be reviewed by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
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?
As a VA professional! 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.
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/
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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 physic! al disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or
Disabled veterans
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, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing , Background/security investigation
Board Certification Required
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Physician with Board certification in Internal Medicine or Geriatrician with Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Geriatrics for Service Line Manager for Geriatrics and Extended Care Service (G&EC). As such,! the nature of the position requires strong equal leadership skills in ! administration and patient clinical-care; where clinical care intergrates quality of care and education. He/she will direct the patient care in the Community Living Centers and the non-instutitional community based programs under the G &EC service. He/she will supervise all staff under the G &EC Service Line and make sure that all personal issues are addressed appropriately and in a timely manner. Plan and submit budgets, monitor fiscal performance of the G &EC service to provide clinical services to veterans in a fiscally responsible manner.Ensure appropriate coverage for patients. Provide specific guidelines for physician performance expectations. He/she will monitor staff and ensure all paperwork, education, training for providers are being met. Oversees recruiting process. He/She reports directly to COS and provides patient clinical care and planning in an interdisciplinary approach in collaboration with the COS, Associate Director of Patient/Nursing (ADPNS), and other ! health care professionals. Must maintain current BLS Basic Life Support and ACLS certificate at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Must be a U.S. citizen or naturalized citizen
Must be proficent in spoken and written English
Must possess/maintain a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S. or the Distric of Columbia.
Must possess a degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicne.
Must be board certified or board elgible in Internal medicine or Geriatrics.
Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over): Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultan! eously; hearing aid permitted.
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 (particular positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degree from schools accredited by accredit institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation by the following web site:
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 b! ased 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
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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 ou! tcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Vete! rans 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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
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OTHER INFORMATION:
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.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This position will be opened on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:03:23 GMT
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