Physician (Hospitalist)
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Physician (Hospitalist) right now, this job will be placed in Colorado. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The position is located at the VA medical Center, Medical Service, Grand Junction, Colorado.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have b! orne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be a United States Citizen.
Must have a full unrestricted License
English language proficiency DUTIES:
The hospitalist must be board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine and licensed in at least one state, must write and speak English, and evidence of completion of required licensure, credentials, required training, current competencies and background investigations must be validated prior to providing direct patient care.
Duties include bu! t are not limited to:
- Daily progress notes on! their inpatients when rounding
- Receive calls from other providers regarding their patients
- Oversee the work provided by the Medical Service hospitalist physician assistants
- Provide internist coverage/evaluation/treatment of patients in the Emergency Room (only as pertains to internal medicine training)
- Rotate through the in-house on-call schedule nights and weekends with reimbursement in accordance with the price and cost schedule
- Progress notes and an outpatient encounter will be completed the same day of the patient's visit in the Emergency Room
- Hospitalists are required to participate in Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE)
- Ordering of laboratory, radiologic, and other diagnostic tests
- Initiating and expediting request for consultation and scheduling special tests and studies
- Making daily rounds, documentation in medical record,! changing orders when appropriate
- Be On-Call as required
- Will be required to use CPRS to enter data and order into medical records
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 coordinator simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16 "; hearing (aid permitted). QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements :
Mu! st be proficient in written and spoken English.
Degree of doct! or 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 : Two years of practice experience.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
PLEASE NOTE : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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 will be asked to produce a Certi! ficate of Foreign Equivalency.
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 DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. 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, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. BENEFITS:
Working for the D! epartment of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package t! hat includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. OTHER INFORMATION:
Scheduling is flexible. Accommodation of a seven (7)-on/seven (7)-off schedule; however, other options are available.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
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If you were eligible to this job, please d! eliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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