Physician Assistant Job in Columbia - 98067728 - ZAONSSB3E6CM6

Job Title:
Physician Assistant

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
VHACMO-T38-456493GC

SALARY RANGE:
$47,448.00 - $89,450.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, March 28, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:VN-0603-09

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Excepted Service Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Columbia, MO

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY: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 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.

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 456493

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?
This is an open continuous announcement. 

We accept applications for this occupation on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.  Applications will remain on file for one year from the date the application was signed.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• English Language Proficiency required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Columbia, MO

The Transplant Referral Coordinator's dutes are to review and integrate into practice the current professional literature in the field of transplant; examine current transplant-related research; share knowledge through mentoring/precepting of multidisciplinary staff members; maintain the highest standards of professional conduct; assure open and clear communication with patients, families and health care team members without bias or discrimination; provide presentations and information appropriate to the needs of transplant professionals and the public; coordinate transplant support group monthly meetings; plan, conduct and evaluate educational activities for patients, families/legal guardians; review, evaluate and revise educational materials and programs for transplant-related practice (evidence-based practice); manage and monitor recipient consults and transplant outcomes to meet performance standards required by OPTN/UNOS, CMS, employer and personal expectations; assure informed consent for live donation and transplantation; assure access for patients to treatment alternatives; and assure that quality and performance improvement standards are developed, implemented and maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1.  Citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)

2.   Bachelor's Degree from a PA training program which is certified by the American Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); OR (2) Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA, and Bachelor's Degree in a health care occupation or health-related science; OR graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration that is certified by the ARC-PA, AND a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist or medical technician.  The duration of approved academic training and health car experience must total at least 5 years.

3.  Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

4.  Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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.

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:

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

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. 

Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) is utilized by our agency as part of the selection process. Please consult the PBI website at www.va.gov/pbi for further information.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the HR representative listed as the contact on this announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

Management reserves the right to use alternative methods of selection.

It is VA policy that preference eligible veterans and other veterans will be given preference when qualifications of candidates are approximately equal.

HOW TO APPLY:To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen 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.

If you cannot apply online:

1. 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. NOTE: In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering of the statements restarts with number one. If you are entering your responses on the 1203-FX form, please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within section 25. 
2. 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.
3. It is your responsibility to retain all fax confirmation sheets.

YOU MUST INCLUDE ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.  

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:

1. Complete this required cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 456493.  Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.
2. It is your responsibility to retain all fax confirmation sheets.

You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online.  Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies.  Please see this guide ( http://www.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.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Saturday, December 31, 2011.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

YOU MUST INCLUDE ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.  

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

1. CV or Resume (REQUIRED).
2. VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associate Health Professions (Available at   http://www.vacareers.va.gov/jobs_download/vha-10-2850C-fill.pdf) (OPTIONAL). This will be a required form if you are selected for the position. You may submit it now, if you desire.
3. Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf).  (OPTIONAL). This will be a required form if you are selected for the position. You may submit it now, if you desire.
4. Online Questionnaire (REQUIRED)
5. If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 (required, if applicable).   Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf).

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Barbara G. Capps
Phone: (573)814-6404
Email: BARBARA.CAPPS@VA.GOV Agency Information:
VAMC Columbia MO
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
APPLY ON-LINE OR FAX ONLY
Columbia, MO 65201

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements.  You will be notified when this decision is made.