Physician (Psychiatrist / Inpatient) Job in Jackson - 98222582 - ZAZLW4VUK4DDO

Job Title:
Physician (Psychiatrist / Inpatient)

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-146

SALARY RANGE:

SALARY WILL BE COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 31, 2011 to Friday, March 30, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:VM-0602-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
00

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Jackson, MS

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

U.S. Citizens (non-citizens may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available).

JOB SUMMARY:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RECRUITMENT / RELOCATION / INCENTIVES / EXPENSES MAY BE AUTHORIZED

Our VA is a 155-bed acute care medical center with a 86-bed community living center.  We offer excellent benefits, such as, vacation/sick leave, health/life insurance coverage, and retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan.  VA Healthcare providers are entitled to immunity from medical malpractice claims as provided by the Federal Tort Claims Act. 

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Jackson, MS

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time psychiatrist for the Mental Health Product Line. The successful candidate mustbe board certified / board eligible (current eligibility within two years) in psychiatry.  Interest and experience in teaching and research are desirable. The incumbent will focus on the assessement / evaluation and medication management of veterans who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions, including, but not limited to post traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other related conditions; write prescriptions for medications, including controlled medications which require a DEA number; works with families of patients receiving psychiatric care; provide and document education and counseling of patients and patients' families in preventive care, medication treatments, and the use of prescribed medications; perform history and physical examinations; order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests; appropriately and timely completemedical records, including progress notes, consults, history and physicals, and discharge summaries; performs psychological counseling, crisis intervention, and group therapy within the scope of the clinician's training.The incumbent should be eligible for a faculty appointment at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.  The G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Mental Health Service is an integral part of the South Central VA Health Care Network,  Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) with basic, clinical and health services project on schizophrenia, mood disorders, PTSD, substance abuse and dementia.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Education:Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

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.

Licensure and Registration: Must have current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine.

English Language Proficiency: Physician appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U. S. C. 7402(d) and 7405 (f).

Drug Testing and Physical: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment is a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.A pre-employment physical examination shall be made to determine the physical and mental fitness of candidates for appointment in the VA.Physical examination must be satisfactorily completed.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Qualifications / Experience

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

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


HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit the following to Felicia Owens, Human Resources Specialist,VA Medical Center (05P), 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson, MS  39216, or  fax: 601-368-3811, or e-mail: Felicia.Owens@va.gov  Phone:  (601) 364-1575:

Current G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA employees only:

Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, and Chiropractors (VAF 10-2850)http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdfand curriculum vitae (CV).

All other applicants:

1. Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, and Chiropractors (VAF 10-2850)http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf and curriculum vitae (CV) which includes citizenship, veteran status and board certification.


2. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf

3.A copy of most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50B) and most recent proficiency (if you are a current of former civilian, Federal employee).

4. Veterans should submit a DD-214 indicating type of discharge.For 10 points veterans preference, submit a DD-214 indicating type of discharge, and Standard Form 15, Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference along with appropriate supporting documentation http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

Application packets may also be picked up in the Human Resources Office.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Felicia Owens
Phone: 601-364-1575
Fax: 601-368-3811
Email: Felicia.Owens@va.gov Agency Information:
Department of Veterans Affairs
1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr.
Jackson, MS 39216
US
Fax: 601-368-3811

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Applicants will be notified of results upon completion of recruitment process.