Physician (Urology) Job in Bay Pines - 98027872 - ZADRI5C.310OW

Job Title:
PHYSICIAN (Urology)

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-270143-LW

SALARY RANGE:

Salary will be set by compensation panel.

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 24, 2011 to Thursday, September 29, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:VM-0602-15/15

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Bay Pines, FL

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens.  THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH APPLICATIONS BEING FORWARDED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED.

JOB SUMMARY:

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 professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions 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/.  

A relocation/recruitment incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• U.S. Citizenship

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Bay Pines, FL

The physician evaluates patients in the Urology clinic, performs clinic procedures and major procedures in the main operating room.  The incumbent provides pre-operative evaluation of each patient scheduled for elective or emergency surgery. He/she is responsible for providing the patient with the risks, benefits, and alternative treatments and securing the informed consent of the patient/family needed before conducting invasive procedures. The physician also evaluates the patient in the Operating Room to assess any changes in the physical status, lab values and vital signs prior to performing the surgery. The incumbent is responsible for regular postoperative follow-up, patient teaching, and care upon discharge.  All documentation is entered into the electronic medical record.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Citizenship.  Citizen of the United States. 

English Proficiency.  Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Education.  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. 

Licensure.  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. 

First-Year Residency (Internship).  Completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed. 

Senior Grade.  Meet the requirements for Intermediate grade and have demonstrated recognized professional attainment such as:

     (1)  Past or present faculty appointment in an approved medical school or

     (2)  Completion of an accredited residency in the specialty area to which the individual is being assigned or in a related area, or

     (3)  Current eligibility to sit for the board certification examination in the specialty area to which the individual is being assigned or in a related area, or

     (4)  Comparable achievements in clinical, educational, administrative or research activities.

BOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARD CERTIFIED HIGHLY PREFERRED.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in Physician for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.

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:
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.


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.

You will earn annual vacation leave. Physicians earn 1 day of annual leave each payperiod (2 weeks).

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: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.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 2 years.


HOW TO APPLY:

Please mail your resume with the announcement number noted to:

Bay Pines VAHCS

Attn:  Human Resources (05)

PO Box 5005

Bay Pines, FL 33744

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH APPLICATIONS REFERRED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED.  THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE TAKEN DOWN WHEN THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Human Resources
Phone: 727-398-6661 ext 7052
Email: elizabeth.whiting@va.gov Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
P.O. Box 5005
Bay Pines, FL 33744
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.