Section Chief Cardiologist Job in Muskogee - 98214420 - ZAMEMFISX.8XG

Job Title:
Section Chief Cardiologist

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-132-RF

SALARY RANGE:

Salary will be determined by a Professional Standards Board and will be commensurate on education and experience.

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 31, 2011 to Friday, December 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:VM-0602-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
00001 vacancies - Muskogee, OK

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and 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.asp

PLEASE 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).Procedural skills needed include placement of Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, temporary transvenous packmakers and permanent pacemakers.



KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Sufficiently fit to perform physical labor.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
00001 vacancies - Muskogee, OK

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).Procedural skills needed include placement of Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, temporary transvenous packmakers and permanent pacemakers.The incumbent will provide direct patient movement with respect to appropriate placement, diagnostic studies, and treatments.Icumbent provides expert opinion on level and appropriateness of care for patients of VA requiring cardiology specialty services.Will act as point of contact with consult scheduling service, to arrange the appropriate placement of patients of patients within the medical center or requesting referral outside the system. Incumbent review plans of care and/or results submitted by outside cardiology services as to appropriate disposition, and review requested diagnostic studies as needed to ensure appropriateness.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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.The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.

Physical Standards/Requirements: See VA Hanbook 5005, Part III, Chapter 2, Pargraph 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. Chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity that is not proficient in written and spoken English.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: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.)Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.htmlAll education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. It is preferred that the candidate be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice with experience in Outpatient Primary Care.

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.  Approved schools are:

1.Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.

2.Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

3.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.

4.For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required except as provided in M-8, part II, chapter 1.

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 Licensure 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.

You may need to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and walk over rough and uneven terrain.

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 cite 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.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

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: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:You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

H o w   to   A p p l y

NOTE:  To receive consideration, your application package must be received in Human Resources by the closing date of the announcement.

Current  Jack C. Montgomery VAMC and VCS Employees:

·  Applicants must submit: VA Form 10-2850c

·  Any other documentation of education/awards/training/ etc. that would enhance your qualifications for this position.

All Other Applicants Must Submit the Following:

·  Applicants must submit:   VA Form 10-2850c

·  Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306).  Available at the following internet address:  http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf

·  NOTE: Résumés must provide all the information listed in the OPM Flyer OF-510 (Applying for a Federal Job).  This document is available at the following internet address:  http://www.opm.gov/forms

· Transcripts of all college courses, if you are qualifying by substituting education for required experience or if required for the position.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html); which will be verified by Human Resources.

· Transfer and/or Reinstatement applicants must provide last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action".

· If you are claiming veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your final discharge papers form DD214. 

· If you are claiming 10-point  veteran's preference you must also complete a SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference", furnishing the required documentation as stated on the back of the SF-15.  This form is available at the following internet address: http://www.opm.gov/forms/.

Where to Send Applications:Jack C. Montgomery VA MedicalCenter

 Human Resources (05), ATTN: Robert E. Fox,

1011 Honor Heights Drive

, Muskogee, OK74401

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Robert Fox
Phone: 918-577-3604 Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
1011 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
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. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.