Physician (Chief of Compensation and Pension)
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physician (Chief of Compensation and Pension) right now, this job will be placed in Tennessee. For complete informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 625707
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS AMENDED TO ADD THE EDUCATION DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM ( EDRP) STATEMENT AND RELOCATION STATEMENT.
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?
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 and leadership positions 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. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
About the Memphis VA Medical Center: The VAMC in Memphis, Tennessee consists of one main campus located at 1030 Jefferson Avenue, which includes a sixty-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit, and ten community based outpatient clinics (CBOC). It is a tertiary care facility classified as a Clinical Referral Level I Facility and one of the most complex medical centers in the VA system. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, as well as extensive education and research programs. Comprehensive primary, secondary, and tertiary health care is provided in areas of medicine, general cardiovascular and neurological surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, neurology, oncology, dentistry, and geriatrics. Specialized outpatient services are provided through general, specialty, and subspecialty outpatient clinics including a women's health center. Services are available to more than 206,000 Veterans living in a fifty three county tri-state are(Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi).
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
Relocation Expenses will be authorized. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive are authorized for qualified applicants. A two(2) years commitment is required to qualify for this incentive.
The VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a board certified Physician to serve as the Chief of Compensation and Pension for Ambulatory Care Service. The incumbent in this position is responsible for clinical duties in the Compensation and Pension setting. The duties include (but are not limited to) completing C & P exams and opinions to provide very specific information in order to ensure a proper evaluation of the claimed disability rather than to provide medical treatment. The compensation and pension examination is written for Rating Veterans Service Representative (RVSRs), lawyer, and judges to understand.
The city of Memphis has an International Airport, Home of Fed EX, International Paper, and Medtronic. The incumbent must hold an unrestricted medical license. Previous chief grade level of experience in the VA preferred. Memphis is the heart of the Mid-South, with a seasonal climate and has a lot to offer. There is no state income tax. The city offers a variety of activities for the most discriminating entertainment connoisseur: Beale Street, where the blues, jazz and rock meet on one street; Memphis in May International Festival; NBA Memphis Grizzlies; Memphis Redbirds; Mud Island; Graceland, home of Elvis Presley; several theaters, touring shows, music, art, science museums and a special children's museum; many parks, gardens, golf courses, lakes and nearby forests. Within easy commuting distance, you can choose to live in a stylish condo in downtown, complete with a view of the Mighty Mississippi River; a Victorian-style home; a bungalow in Midtown; or a newer home with a spacious yard in the suburbs. And no matter where you live, you can get around the city in a matter of minutes - not hours. There are more than 200 public, 50 private and parochial, and 28 optional schools, 9 major colleges and universities, and numerous vocational/technical schools.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. Citizenship
- Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
- Background and/or Security Investigation required.
- English Language Proficiency required.
b. Education - Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine, and board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Practice are required at the time of starting employment.
c. Licensure and Registration - 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 .
d. Physical Standards - Applicant must meet the physical standards established for this position.
e. English Language Proficiency - Applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(s) and 7407(d).
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). 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.
Application Procedures: All applicants, including VA Medical Center Memphis employees, MUST submit a complete application package as outlined on the last page of this announcement. Human Resources will not review an employee's Official Personnel Folder (OPF) to determine minimum qualifications, time-in-grade, typing skill, or any other requirement. Failure to comply with the application procedures may result in an applicant being rated ineligible for the position or receiving less than full credit in the evaluation process.
Drug Testing Designated Positions: In accordance with Executive Order 12564, Federal employees hired in a drug testing designated position will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use during employment.
Vet Pro Credentialing: Individuals selected for positions that have patient care responsibilities are subject to undergoing an electronic credentialing process called VetPro. As part of this process, it will be necessary for you to submit complete information concerning your professional education, training, experience, licensure and certifications using VetPro. The candidate selected will be provided with further information on how to use VetPro.
Education Debt Reduction Program: The applicant(s) selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program. Applications will be reviewed and funded on a case-by-case basis and are subject to availability of funds. Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program is limited to recently appointed employees, and application must be made within six months of appointment. Current employees are only eligible if they receive a new appointment in an occupation identified to have Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility.
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.) 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. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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