Physician-Internal Medicine, Geriatrician, or Physiatrist
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring Physician-Internal Medicine, Geriatrician, or Physiatrist right now, this position will be designated in Iowa. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 729724
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 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/ .
VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) is currently accepting applications from a board eligible/board certified Physician responsible for patients with distinct individual profiles inclusive of geropsychiatry, dementia, palliative care, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), respite, interim extended care. Prefer applicant specialty to be Physiatry, Geriatrics or Internal Medicine. As a VA Physician, youÂ'll be part of an interdisciplinary care team driven to develop innovative approaches to patient care.
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:
The VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCÂ's) and is one of the Medical Centers that make up the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). Employee selected may be expected to perform duties at other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System based on the needs of the organization.
Incumbent is responsible for the medical direction and supervision of care in the Community Living Center (CLC), and Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) program. These units have distinct individual profiles inclusive of geropsychiatry, dementia, palliative care, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), respite, interim extended care. Incumbent provides clinical expertise and leadership to the Service Line operations via: activities related to Direct Patient Care per scope of practice; supervision of nurse practitioner(s)/physicians assistant(s) (NP/PAs) as assigned; participation in activities related to direct patient care including interdisciplinary teams, participates in on-call activities as needed; active role in implementing appropriate clinical practice guidelines; implementation of evidence-based approaches with focus on objective outcomes, and ensure all medical record documentation related to his or her practice is complete and timely as per OMS bylaws. Incumbent will be involved in several administrative functions to include chart reviews; advance directive implementation, restraint reduction, etc.
Work hours 8AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri (excludes Federal Holidays)
Physician will have complete access to VA Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
Relocation Expenses may be authorized.
Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizen of the United States. 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: (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. (4) For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required except as provided in M-8, part II, chapter 1 .
Must be proficient in spoken and written English .
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
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.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.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. 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 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 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 started on: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:29:30 GMT
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