Physician (Psychiatrist)
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physician (Psychiatrist) right now, this position will be depute in Tennessee. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 955742
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.
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.
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.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The applicant(s) selected for this positi! on may be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursemen! t award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to availability of funds.
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 incumbent provides psychiatric care services for the Mental Health Clinical Line. They would perform diagnostic examinations, and treat patients in a recovery focused interdisciplinary environment.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide direct psychiatric care to Veterans as directed by the Service Line. Direct care may include care by video phone or via Telemental Health methods. Provide psychiatric consultation services, both within and external to the service line. Provide psychiatric care that is cons! istent with all VA policies including policies regarding recovery and suicide prevention. Provide timely treatment planning and consultation with interdisciplinary teams as assigned by the Service Line. Educate staff, residents, physicians, and other disciplines, by direct supervision, didactic or other teaching methods as assigned by the Service Line. Participate in peer review, committees and other quality management duties as assigned.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
U.S. Citizenship (Non-citizens may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
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 Sate of licensure
if this is a requirement for continuing active, curre! nt license.
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degr! ee resulting
from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic
medicine.
Board certified or Board certified eligible.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
1. Board certification in Psychiatry.
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: The work is mainly sedentary but requires some bending, walking, and standing for periods of time. The work requires working under stressful conditions in a fast-paced setting to facilitatepatient care.
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 re! quirement.) 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 and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the supporting documentation outlined in ! the SF-15. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentati! ve 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://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 position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 07:02:43 GMT
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