Physician (Internal Medicine)
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is in need of Physician (Internal Medicine) right now, this occupation will be settled in Colorado. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The position is located at the VA Medical Center, Medical Service, Grand Junction, Colorado.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
888585
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.
Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses
ARE NOT
authorized for this position.
A Relocation/Recruitment Incentive IS Authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random! Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security In! vestigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
DUTIES:
Join a stable, experienced and collegial medical service staff that is comprised of 13 internists, 3 FPs and 11 mid-level providers.
Duties of the general internist:
Provide primary care for a small panel of patients with supportive staff aligned in the medical home model, i.e. PACT: Patient Aligned Care Teams.
Rotate through in-house night and weekend call. Average on call is two (2) nights per month.
Optional participation in Hospitalist rotations.
Optional rounding on your own inpatients.
You need a current unrestricted state medical license.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREM
ENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
D
egree 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.
Preferred Experience:
None
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.
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 Educat! ion. 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some Lifting (45 lbs and over); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â"; Hearing (aid permitted)]
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows da! tes of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application
checklist
or visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.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.
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 Retirem! ent 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
.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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