Physician, Chief, Radiation Oncologist
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Physician, Chief, Radiation Oncologist right now, this vacancy will be designated in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 769820
MULTIPLE VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED FROM THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
To fulfill Pr! esident 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.
As a VA physician, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities 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.
Welcome to the Crossroads of the eastern United States - Johnson City! Forbes Magazine Ranks Johnson City 14
th
in their latest rankings of best places to live. For almost two centuries, Johnson City has been the center for tourism and business in Northeast Tennessee. Originally little more than a train depot, Johnson City is now a metropolitan melting pot with invigorating music, ! enchanting culture, and exhilarating mountain adventure.
Family fun
abounds in Johnson City and the surrounding areas. Local festivals include the
Blue Plum Festival
,
Fun Fest
, the
Apple Festival
and the
Rhythm & Roots Reunion
. Enjoy
outdoor adventure
at Boone Lake, Watauga Lake, and nearby Roan Mountain State Park. Other family-friendly activities include hiking and biking trails and some of the best trophy trout fishing in the country. Johnson City flourishes with tradition, heritage, and hospitality. Its natural beauty and fresh mountain air make Johnson City the perfect location to live and work. You'll awaken your
Pioneer Spirit
when you visit our historical areas and living history sites— like Tipton-Haynes, Rocky Mount and Sycamore Shoals. And just a stone's throw away, you'll find world-renowned attractions like Bristol Motor Speedway, Bays Mountain and Barter Theatre. Also, Johnson City enjoys affo! rdable cost of living, low tax rates and no state income tax yet we offer outstanding schools, parks, playgrounds and sports facilities that make life enjoyable.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel (for physicians and dentists) in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
FACT:
Ninety percent of applicants fail to submit additional documentation with resume' or application and are found ineligible (see Â'HOW TO APPLY' section of this announcement); therefore, it is imperative that you read the complete announcement.
Failure to do so MAY result in! LOSS OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
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:
The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tennessee, is seeking a full-time Radiation Oncologist Service Chief, board certified in radiation oncology or therapeutic radiology or a radiologist whose practice is confined to radiation oncology (including completion of a radiation oncology residency). The Chief, Radiation Oncology Service will work in the Radiation Therapy Service and will be responsible for providing radiation oncology care to patients, which has averaged 30 patients under treatment. Cross coverage will be available through two part time radiation oncologists, allowing for time off and educational opportunities.
! The VA medical center in Mountain Home, Tennessee, is a tertiary care facility. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and extended care. In addition to providing acute care, the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center offers geriatric and rehabilitation services through its 120-bed Nursing Home Care Unit. The facility also operates a 295-bed Domiciliary that serves primarily as a residential rehabilitation center and also supports patients receiving outpatient radiation therapy.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of St! ation (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to
http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp
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**RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE**
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship.
Citizen of the United States.
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.
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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
Physical Standards.
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
English Language Proficiency.
Physicians, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S. C 7402(d) and 7407(d).
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
The chief grade must meet the requirements for
Senior grade plus attainment of additional recognition in clinical, administrative or research areas. Such recognition may be demonstrated by:
(1) Certification by an American Specialty Board, or
(2) Significant accomplishments in clinical practice, educational activities, research or administration which clearly distinguish the
physician as having the highest professiona! l qualifications in the specialty area to which assigned, such as:
!
(a) Past or present faculty appointment at the professional level in an approved medical school, or
(b) Completion of an accredited residency in the primary specialty area or in a related area to which the individual will be assigned
and unusual professional accomplishment such as:
1. Publication of articles in nationally recognized professional journals, or
2. Officer in a State or National professional medical organization, or
3. Directorship of a hospital or large clinic.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Board Certified Radiation Oncologist
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD
http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
All candidates must be physically and me! ntally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Candidates must meet the physical requirements outlined in Section II and Section VI of the OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions and must possess emotional and mental stability.
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 b! e verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using forei! gn 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/o! r 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://www.vacareers.va.gov/about-va/index.asp
.
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 vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
Interested on this vacancy, just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This vacancy will be opened on: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:30:40 GMT
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