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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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San Antonio, TX
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$93818 to $200000 |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
OC#08-064-JH
PHYSICIAN
SALARY RANGE: 93,818.00 - 200,000.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, December 12, 2008
to Friday, December 11, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: VM-0602-15/15POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - San Antonio, TX
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
JOB SUMMARY:
The physician assigned to the Emergency Department will provide emergent and urgent treatment to patients who have illnesses within the scope of General Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and Emergency Medicine.Utilizing consulting services as necessary, incumbent will provide care to all patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. CitizenshipSpecialized EducationBackground and/or Security Investigation required.
Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
7400 Merton Minter
San Antonio, TX 78229
US
For questions about this job:
James Hansmann
Phone: (210) 617-5133
Email: James.Hansmann@va.gov
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OC#08-064-JH
PHYSICIAN
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
Specialized Education:
1. Citizenship ? Citizen of the United States.
2. Education ? Degree of doctor 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: a.Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Associate of American Medical colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.b.Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.c.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.
3. Licensure and Registration ? 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.The physician must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.Attainment of additional recognition in clinical, administrative or research areas.Such recognition may be demonstrated by:1.Certification by an American Specialty Board.2.Significant accomplishments in clinical practice, educational activities, research or administration which clearly distinguish the physician as having the highest professional qualifications in the specialty area to which assigned, such as:(a) Past or present faculty appointment at the professorial level in an approved medical school, or (b) Completion of an accredited residency in the primary specialty area or in a related area to which the individual will be assigned and unusual professional accomplishment such as:(1) Publication of articles in nationally recognized professional journals, or (2) Officer in a State or National Professional medical organization or (3) Directorship of a hospital or large clinic. Physician must be board certified.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will 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.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
OC#08-064-JH
PHYSICIAN
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - San Antonio, TX
MAJOR DUTIES:
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The physician assigned to the Emergency Department will provide emergent and urgent treatment to patients who have illnesses within the scope of General Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and Emergency Medicine.Utilizing consulting services as necessary, incumbent will provide care to all patients presenting to the Emergency Department.Incumbent will also provide Occupational Health Services when that office is closed.Some physicians may participate in research activities as well as teaching of medical students and medical residents.The physician is responsible for providing care in the emergency room.This will include patients presenting for evaluation as well as providing care to patients admitted to the hospital awaiting transition to an inpatient care team.Incumbent will coordinate activities of other health care service staff and consultants, resolve concerns affecting patient care and provide appropriate education for the patient and /or family members regarding the patient?s care, illness and its management.The physician will participate in the call rotation for coverage of the emergency department.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
OC#08-064-JH
PHYSICIAN
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
OTHER INFORMATION:
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If you fax your application, we will not consider it.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 2 years.
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