Physician (Nephrologist) Job in San Bernardino County - 98222781 - ZACH1QNVVLH.E

Job Title:
Physician (Nephrologist)

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
T38 11-052

SALARY RANGE:

Special Rate for Physicians. Salary to be determined by Compensation Panel Board.

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 31, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:VM-0602-15/15

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - VA Loma Linda (San Bernardino County), CA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from Qualified United States Citizens and Nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be authorized for eligible applicants.

VA Lome Linda Healthcare System is seeking a Board Certified Nephrologist with research experience and track record of external funding.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - VA Loma Linda (San Bernardino County), CA

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is seeking a Board Certified Nephrologist with research experience and a track record of external funding. Academic appointment at Loma Linda University at the associate professor level or higher is strongly preferred. There is a large research group on site studying bone and mineral metabolism with potential for collaboration. Located in Southern California about 60 miles east of Los Angeles where the cost of living is more affordable. This Medical Center is a 147 bed acute care hospital affiliated with Loma Linda University and is a major teaching site for medical students and numerous post-graduate programs, including a nephrology fellowship. The successful applicant will join a group of nephrologists who manage all aspects of nephrology.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field.

To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.

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

You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.

You must be a Board Certified Nephrologist for this position.

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:
SPECIALIZED 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

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

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

If you fax or email your application, we will not consider it.

Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.

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


HOW TO APPLY:Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.

Applicants must submit a current Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Chiropractors (VA Form 10-2850) (http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf), resume/CV which addresses experience relevant to this position.

OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (http://ww4.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/OF306.pdf).

Veterans claiming preference for employment must provide a copy of your DD-214 when applying. Additionally, if you are claiming 10-point preference based on a service connected disability you must submit a DD-214, SF-15, and a copy of letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs stating the percentage of your service connected disability.

If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.

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

Connie Hinkley
Phone: 909-825-7084 ext2872
Email: steven.deboutez@va.gov Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
11201 Benton Street
Human Resources (05S)
Loma Linda, CA 92357
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

There will be a cut-off date established.  We will accept applications until the position is filled.