Physician (2 Vacancies) Job in Hyannis - 97745226 - ZANDD.LJJ/WK2

Job Title:
PHYSICIAN (2 vacancies)

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
VHA-650-PC-11-449416

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, March 14, 2011 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:AD-0602-15

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Hyannis, MA; 1 vacancy - New Bedford, MA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:The Providence VA Medical Center is dedicated to providing high quality comprehensive outpatient and inpatient health care to veterans residing in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 449416 (Please include on all documents)

Rhode Island, also known as the Ocean State, offers a range of lifestyles to those seeking the advantages of an exciting city or a relaxing country setting.   

Be a member of a team providing compassionate health care to veterans.  We are an employer of choice and a center of excellence in patient care, education, and research.  We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.  Go to http://www.va.gov/%20 for more information.

These vacancies will remain open until filled.

**Salary is determined by a Professional Standards Board, based on qualifications, education and experience.** 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• You must be a US citizen
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Designated and random drug testing may be required
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Hyannis, MA; 1 vacancy - New Bedford, MA

The Staff Physician is responsible for:

• Maintaining professional, technical, administrative knowledge, competencies, and skills to provide effective, timely and quality responses to patients’ health care needs. 
• Providing care for veterans ranging in age from 18 through the geriatric years, taking into consideration diagnosis, physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Working full time in a clinic, responsible for a panel of at least 1200 patients and conducting eight weekly clinic sessions.The number of weekly clinic sessions can be prorated based on other activities the physician becomes involved in at the request of management.
• Physicians must comply with credentialing and privileging and required monitoring and evaluation criteria.
• Maintaining high clinical standards that are carried into decision-making processes, and continually strive to maintain and enhance teaching skills to effectively teach residents and students.
• Following current standards for medical record documentation and residency supervision and to achieve a ninety-percent compliance rate with established Chronic Disease and Prevention Indicators.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Possess a degree of Doctor of Medicine.
• Have a 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.

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 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice preferred. 
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.
• Selectee will be presented to a peer review board to determine final grade and salary.
• Subject to a 2 year probationary period.

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.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms).  Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicant who fail to submit a complete application package.  We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software or fax transmissions.

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 a non-bargaining unit position.
• Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
• Participation in Direct Deposit Electronic Fund Transfer is a condition of employment.

HOW TO APPLY:

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.   Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is easier, faster, and provides more information as applications are processed.

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.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, September 30, 2011.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:

1. Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 449416.

2.  Fax your documents to (478)757-3144 .

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV), Resume or VA Form 10-2850  http://vaww4.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf
2. Online Questionnaire
3. If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action. (required).  
4. Proof of meeting educational requirement (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
5. Copy of licensure.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Ronald Rodriguez
Phone: (401)459-4770x4748
Email: RONALD.RODRIGUEZ@VA.GOV Agency Information:
Providence VA Medical Center
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After we receive your complete package (including all required documents) and if found qualified, you will be referred to the Selecting Official for consideration for an interview.   You may or may not be interviewed.

An electronic notification letter or e-mail will be sent to applicants who provide an e-mail address; otherwise, you will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.

If selected, you will be required to submit an OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment.