Physician - Radiologist
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Physician - Radiologist right now, this vacancy will be assigned in Tennessee. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 988769
OUR MISSION: 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.
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: http://www.johnsoncitytnchamber.com .
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.
Local festivals include the Blue Plum Festival, the Apple Festival and the
exciting 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 th! e country. Johnson City flourishes with
tradition, heritag! e, 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 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/
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experi! ence) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required. DUTIES:
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate are to Veterans?
Come join on of the VA's premier medical centers in the stunningly beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. Our health care system includes the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home (Johnson City), TN located on a 260 acre park-like main campus of massive oak trees and expansive green spaces surrounded by towering mountains, multiple outpatient clinics, a domiciliary and a Community Living Center, providing both short and long-term care. our academic affiliation with the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) School of Medicine provides rich educational opportunities for t! rainees and staff alike. We are seeking a board eligible or board certi! fied Radiologist. Fellowship training is preferred but not required. The position report to the Chief of Raddiology. The incumbent will provide direct patient care in a hospital setting to adults with acute and chronic medical conditions and serve as a consultant to other physicians. Must have experience in interpretation of diagnostic radiologic studies generated in the areas of general radiography, computed tomography (including Cardiac CT), magnetic resonance imaging, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography and Nuclear Medicine (including PET/CT). The entire Medical Center utilizes an electronic medical record system, which requires that all physicians be or become computer literate. An active and unrestricted license in any US State or Territory is required. Previous experience in a VAMC with University affiliation is preferred. Board Certification in Radiology is required. This VA medical center provides a full range of patient care services utilizing state-of-the-art technology ! as well as educational and research opportunities. The Mountain Home VA Health Care System received the Department of Veterans Affairs Rober W. Carey Performance Excellence Trophy Award for 2012, recognizing our system at the highest level of VA quality achievement nationally. 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. ETSU subspecialty fellows in Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, and Gastroenterology have regular rotations at our VA. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer vacation/sick leave, health/life insurance coverage, and a retirement package including a tax-deferred savings plan. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Salman Qayum, MD, Chief, Radiology Service, 423-979-2670 or fax CV or 423-979-3470, or via email salman.qayum@va.gov .
! Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm on call rotation, af! ter-hours, weekends
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS :
·
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States (Noncitizens may
be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Handbook, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3g.
·
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.
·
English Language Profici! ency. 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).
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Fellowship Training
Previous VAMC experience with university affiliation
IN DESCRIBING
YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS
REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your
resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not
allow credit for your response(s).
Reference:
VA Handbook 5005, Part
II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. For more information on these qualification standards, please
visit OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
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 educ! ation 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physician should be
physically and mentally capable to perform the examinations, formulate the
diagnosis and treatment plan, and educate residents. Physical activity includes sitting, standing
(up to 2 hours), walking (up to 2 hours), heavy lifting (45 pounds or over),
reaching above the shoulder, and repeated bending. Should! be emotionally and mentally stable and
capable of performing the duties of the position.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs,
eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in
the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or
documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service,
character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending
separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference
(such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15
"Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as
stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for
disabled Veterans in the application checklist
or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your app! lication, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Pl! ease 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:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link
provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
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 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 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 vacancy, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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