Physician (Psychiatrist Supervisor)
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Physician (Psychiatrist Supervisor) right now, this occupation will be dwelled in Tennessee. More details about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
921185
To fu! lfill 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.
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.
The James H. Quillen VAMC strongly encourages persons that are interested in and may represent multicultural diversity to apply. We have a long-standing Multicultural Diversity Committee led by mental health professionals devoted to educating, monitoring and furthering our awareness, practice and outcomes in regards to multiculturalism
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Welcome to the Crossroads of the eas! tern United States - Johnson City! Forbes Magazine Ranks Johns! on City 14
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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 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 affordable 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/
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A,
Appointment of persons with disabilities
[i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or
Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
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FACT:
Ninety pe! rcent 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.
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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Pre-employment physical examination may be required.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
The Inpatient Psychiatry Section includes a 26 bed inpatient psychiatry unit, the c! onsultation liaison service, the emergency psychiatry service, and psychiatrists embedded within the community living center, the domiciliary, the mental health intensive case management (MHICM) program, and the home based community care program (HBPC).
This is an active teaching program and includes supervision and teaching responsibilities for psychiatry residents, medical students, and a variety of other specialties.
The incumbent will perform general psychiatric assessment and treatment in the inpatient setting composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, nurse practitioners and psychopharmacologists. The inpatient setting includes an active electroconvulsive therapy program which the incumbent would be expected to participate in (training will be provided as necessary).
The incumbent will work closely with his/her colleagues to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art inpatient mental health care. Many of these patient! s suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, experience and competence! in treating this condition is desirable. The employee shall work under the direction of the Psychiatry Section Chief. Routine work is performed with a minimum of supervision. Employee will be required to perform duties on their own initiative. The employee shall act in a thoroughly professional manner at all times.
He/she shall work in harmony with other members of the professional and technical staff, tact and courtesy are mandatory when interacting with patients and staff.
Work Schedule:
40 hours per week Monday - Friday 07:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., may include weekends, nights and holidays; tour at the discretion of ACOS Mental Health.
SALARY:
Grade and Salary will be determined by a Professional Standards Board commensurate with education and experience.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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U.S. Citiz! enship (Non-citizens may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
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Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
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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.
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Must be board certified or eligible within 2 years of residency completion.
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Board certified in psychiatry preferred.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Physical Requirements:
All candidates must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others.
Lifting and carrying of 1! 5 pounds and over; Pulling hand over hand and repeated bending up to 2 ! hours; Pushing and kneeling up to 1 hour; Walking and standing up to 4 hours; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing aid permitted.
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 Forei! gn 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
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Error! s 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
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OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave
: Federal Employees earn ann! ual 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 employee's 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.
Placement Policy:
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requi! rements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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