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nt.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.A pre-employment physical examination shall be made to determine the physical and mental fitness of candidates for appointment in the VA.Physical examination must be satisfactorily completed.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Qualifications / ExperienceBENEFITS: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#lifeYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVHOW TO APPLY:Applicants should submit the following to Felicia Owens, Human Resources Specialist,VA Medical Center (05P), 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson, MS  39216, or  fax: 601-368-3811, or e-mail: Felicia.Owens@va.gov  Phone:  (601) 36

rm Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltciNew 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#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVYou will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLIIf you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resourc

e satisfactorily completed.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Qualifications / ExperienceBENEFITS: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#lifeNew 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#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVHOW TO APPLY:Applicants should submit the following to Felicia Owens, Human Resources Specialist,VA Medical Center (05P), 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson, MS  39216, or  fax: 601-368-3811, or e-mail: Felicia.Owens@va.gov  Phone: 

‚¬â€œ US Citizenship required unless US Citizens are not available.  Non-citizens may be appointed when no citizens are available in accordance with regulations issued by the Under Secretary for Health.  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) supports the Exchange Visitor Program and the 2-year home residence requirement and seeks waivers only when it is clearly in the interest of the Department and its programs.b.  Education – Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine, and board certification in Internal Medicine are required.c.  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.d.  Physical Standards – Applicant must meet the physical standards established for this position.e.  English Language Proficiency – Applicant must be p

INFORMATION:This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.The materials you send with your application will not be returned. HOW TO APPLY:Indicate vacancy announcement 11-25 on your application.You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.Mail completed application package to Larry D. James, HR Specialist (05S2), Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, Virginia  23249.(1) VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, and Optometrists and current Curriculum Vitae (CV).http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf(2) OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment  http://www.vacareers.va.gov/jobs_download/of0306.pdf(3) Copy of most recent evaluation/proficiency report (if applicable).(4) Current Federal employees must submit most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that indicates current st

ty and safety engineering fields.2.Knowledge of material stresses when utilizing concrete, structural steel, wood and aluminum in design or construction of minor improvements and additions.3.Knowledge in hydraulics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and strength of materials when resolving maintenance and repair problems in the operation of steam plants, air-conditioning, ventilation, sterilizing equipment, conveyors, along with air, vacuum, gas, oxygen, water and sewerage stystems.4.Knowledge of electrical distribution systems including connected electrical loads for motors, lights, and widely diversified hospital equipment.5.Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate difficult and unusual problems dealing with the various phases of construction projects.(Provide examples)6.Ability to conduct special studies, write reports, and recommend courses of action or actions affecting budget, planning maintenance and repair of facilities, systems and equipment, labor utilization, and work methods.(Desc

nary hygiene, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and other general therapeutic and diagnostic services for the care of patients with respiratory problems.They will provide a full range of safe, competent and timely respiratory care services and therapeutic modalities under varied circumstances, including consistently demanding workloads and various emergency situations.The Incumbent will be required to document in the established electronic systems and complete all respiratory service and patient care documentation, billing information, departmental statistics, and workload productivity information according to approved department standards and VA guidelines.He/She will assist with appropriately orienting/training less experienced and/or new respiratory department staff to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:The qualifications for this position and level can be found at:  VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II

art of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.E. I am normally the person who is consulted by others to assist or train them in performing this task because of my expertise. I have reviewed and/or evaluated the work of others performing this task.Please provide a brief response to the above selection.6. A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.B. I have had education or training on this task but have not yet performed it on the job.C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.E. I am normally the person who is consulted by others to assist or train them in performing this task because of my expertise. I have revi

ted States or in the District of Columbia. Physical Standards/Requirements:  All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.  English Language Proficiency:  Applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. Chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity that is not proficient in written and spoken English.Education:  Degree of doctor or medicine an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must be obtained from schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted. Must hold a current doctorate of medicine or osteopathy and current, full, unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or t

other required documents to the email address shown below. You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.Complete Application Package:1.  Online Application:  Read this vacancy announcement carefully and select the "Apply Online" button at the right of this announcement.  You will be prompted to log on to access your existing resume(s) or to create a new resume and then submit your resume.  If your resume is properly submitted, you will receive an automated email confirmation that your resume was received.2.  If you do not use the online feature:  Your resume ORVA Form 10-2850a (Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists) may be emailed as an attachment to the email address shown below by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.3.  Required IF you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility:  You must submit a copy (as an email attachment) of your last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel

nd nationals.JOB SUMMARY:The Jack C. Montgomery VAMC is a primary medical and surgical facility located in Muskogee, OK, that provides a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. Outpatient care is also provided at three community based outpatient clinics in Hartshorne, Tulsa and Vinita, OK. It offers an academic setting affiliated with OU's College of Medicine and OSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine. We are providing "The Best Care" and "The Best Careers". Join us!http://www.muskogee.va.gov/about/index.aspPLEASE NOTE: This announcement is not intended to cover all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of this position.The Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for one Section Chief Cardiologist (Board Certified/Board Eligible) offering up to the maxium pay on current VA physician pay table.Cardiologist perform inpatient and outpatient Cardiology consultation and interpret diagnostic test (teatmills, Holter and event monitors, echocardiograms).P

ated to the position for which you are applying OR a supervisory appraisal addressing all rating factors on plain paper OR VA Form 4667b  “Supervisory Appraisal of employee for Promotion".G.  All current or former Federal Employees - VA and non-VA:  "Notification of Personnel Action" (SF-50's) documenting permanent status (career or career-conditional), promotion action to highest grade held in the Federal government, and, if applicable, your separation SF-50.  H.  All veterans:   "Military Discharge Certificate" for each enlistment (DD-214) Please include copy which shows type of discharge received.I.   All 10 point preference eligible veterans:  SF-15 "Application for 10 point Veteran Preference" (SF-15) and supporting documentation stated on the SF-15.  This form is available on-line at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf   Preference will not be granted without proper documentation.J.  All Disabled Eligibles who want to be considered under the Schedule A appoin

– by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.The Marion VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Supervisor,Residential Rehab Treatment Program & Psychosocial Rehab Recovery Center).  This position serves as the Supervisor and Manager of a 14-bed Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) and is fully accountable for all aspects of the clinical care and support services provided to Veterans.  In addition, serves as supervisor of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center (PRRC).  PRRC is an outpatient service within the Behavioral Medicine Service that provides state-of-the-art mental health programming and services for Veterans based on the psychiatric rehabilitation recovery model.   The Nurse Practitioner will serve in an administrative/management position with additional clinical responsibilities.  Position will be 50% administrative and 50% clinical.The Marion, IL VA Medical Center is

only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following web site:  http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html  All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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://w

izational duties, etc.  IN ORDER TO BE ACCURATELY RATED YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH KSA LISTED BELOW.1.  Advanced knowledge of and mastery of theories and modalities used in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).     2.  Advanced knowledge and expert skill in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services. 3.  Advanced and expert skill in casework, group work, education, case management, crisis intervention techniques, family counseling, marital counseling, death and dying counseling and chemical dependency assessment and counseling. 4.  Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, demonstrating innovation in the creation of new models of psychosocial assessment or intervention to identify and address specialized clinical needs.5.  Skill in both oral and written communication to facilitate care and work effectively w

ventions, HBPC provides palliative care rehabilitation, disease management and care coordination services.  HBPC target veterans in advanced stages of chronic disease, particularly those at high risk of recurrent hospitalization or nursing home placementQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  The basic requirements for employment as a VHA psychologist are prescribed by:  Public Law 96-151 codified in Title 38, U.S.C. § 7402.  To qualify for appointment, all applicants for the position of psychologist in VHA must meet the following: Physical Standards/Requirements:    See VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Chapter 2, paragraph 7, and VA Handbook 5019, Occupational Health Services. All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.   English Language Proficiency:  Applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. Cha

employment examination.Additional Duty Location Info:00001 vacancies - Northeast Oklahoma, OK; 00001 vacancies - Muskogee, OKThe VA Home-Base Primary Care (HBPC) program provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary primary care services in the homes of veterans with complex and chronic, disabling disease.  In addition to primary care interventions, HBPC provides palliative care rehabilitation, disease management and care coordination services.  HBPC target veterans in advanced stages of chronic disease, particularly those at high risk of recurrent hospitalization or nursing home placementQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  The basic requirements for employment as a VHA psychologist are prescribed by:  Public Law 96-151 codified in Title 38, U.S.C. § 7402.  To qualify for appointment, all applicants for the position of psychologist in VHA must meet the following: Physical Standards/Requirements:    See VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Chapter 2, paragraph 7, and VA Handbook 5

ference.  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. 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 will be filled on a full-time permanent basis.  Upo

area. GS-13Licensure.  Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. Experience.  In addition to the experience requirements at the GS-12 level, at least 1 additional year of experience as a psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level.  In addition the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:  1.  Knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations; 2.  Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health; 3.  Knowledge of clinical research literature.Assignments.  This is the full performance level for staff psychologists.  At this level psychologists are licensed at the doctoral level to practice independently in the provision of psychological services consu

ancies.  Please see this guide (http://www4.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications.  Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way.  Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS.  Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.If you cannot apply online:Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf . You'll note that the questionnaire numbering may not fall into alignment with the 1203FX.  Y