Physician (Physiatrist)
Location: Jackson Mississippi
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Physician (Physiatrist) right now, this career will be placed in Mississippi. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 977417
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his wi! dow, 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 doctor, your opportunities are endless. 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/ .
Recruitment / Relocation Incentive / Expenses May Be Authorized
We offer excellent benefits, such as, vacation/sick leave, health/life insurance coverage, and retirement package including a tax d! eferred savings plan. VA Healthcare providers are entitled to ! immunity from medical malpractice claims as provided by the Federal Tort Claims Act. Central Mississippi enjoys a modest cost of living and mild winters.
Salary and academic appointment commensurate with qualifications/experience. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Current, full and unrestricted licensure
Must pass pre-employment examination
Designated and/or random drug testing
Background and/or security investigation
English language proficiency DUTIES:
The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson , Mississippi , is seeking a full-time, board eligible / board certified Physiatrist for our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service (PMRS). Incumbent will join a rehabilitation team including 4 physiatrists, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, speech therapy and audiology. The Physiatrist must be able to perform standard invasive procedures and spinal injections and should be comfortable i! n participating in a multi-disciplinary approach to the pain patient. The incumbent will function within approved clinical privileges, providing assessment, and management of the pain management of our patients. The caseload of patients may be referred from any clinical inpatient service, specialty outpatient clinics and/or residents from the Community Living Center. The incumbent will work with an interdisciplinary team consisting of physicians, nurse practioner, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, audiologists, psychologists, and social workers. The incumbent is expected to provide the highest quality pain management possible, to the greatest number of veterans in a timely, compassionate, efficient and cost-effective manner. The physician is expected to assess and identify needs and to identify appropriate resources and/or interventions necessary for care management. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizenship: U.S. Citizens (non-ci! tizens may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available ).
Education: Degree of doctor of medicine 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:
(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.
First-Year Residency (Internship): Must have completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Vetera! ns Affairs for the year in which it was completed. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidates acceptability for residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation training. Approved residencies are:
(1) Those approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals, American Medical Association, in the list published for the year the residency was completed,
OR
(2) Other residencies or their equivalents which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of postgraduate education.
(3) Preference will be given to a candidate that has completed a fellowship in a Pain Management program.
Preference will be granted to a residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Licensure: Must possess and maintain a current, full and u! nrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Physical Standards: Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment physical including the possibility of a drug screen.
English Language Proficiency: Physicians 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).
Drug-Free Workplace: The VA has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitiv! e in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564.
Background Investigation: A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
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.fedsh! irevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You may be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site 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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . 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 career, please email! us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:49:33 GMT