Pulmonologist Job in Muskogee - 98217588 - ZAWILGGT4OGL6

Job Title:
Pulmonologist

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-133-RF

SALARY RANGE:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and will be determined by a professional standards board.

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 31, 2011 to Friday, December 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:VM-1310-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
00

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

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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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

Additional Duty Location Info:
00001 vacancies - Muskogee, OK


Responsible for providing consulting pulmonary medicine care to include inpatient and outpatient consults.  They will also provide critical care consults to patients admitted and assist hospitalist and primary team in their management.  He/she is expected to function under the standards of current best practices and provide clinical expertise to the respiratory therapy service.  Joint Commission and VA standards of care will need to be followed. Will be expected to be on call from home on a rotating basis, to respond to any pulmonary emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Citizenship:  Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available in accordance with regulations issued by the Under Secretary for Health or designee).

Licensure: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice nursing/medicine in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United 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 the District of Columbia
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 bend, stoop, walk, stand, and climb, and work in cramped positions.

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.

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.

Relocation Incentive           YES       

Recruitment Incentive          YES   

When authorized, incentive may be paid up to 25% of pay.

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), Robert E. Fox ATTN: 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.