Physician (Cardiology)
Location: Jackson Mississippi
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Physician (Cardiology) right now, this position will be placed in Mississippi. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 852552
SALARY WILL BE COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.
Applicant's education and experience wi! ll be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.
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.
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
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 doctor, your opportunities are endless. Not only is it the largest, most tec! hnologically advanced integrated health care system in the nat! ion, 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.
The
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.
The VA is committed ! to hiring Veterans.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define Â"who we are,Â" our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are
Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence (Â"I CAREÂ").
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
Current, full and unrestricted licensure
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Designated and/or random drug testing
Background and/or security investigation
English language proficiency
DUTIES:
Cardiologist
- The G.V. (S! onny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS, a major affiliate of! the University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine (UMCSOM), is seeking one part-time or full time faculty/staff physician for patient care and education in general cardiology. Duties include staffing outpatient clinics, inpatient and outpatient consultation and interpretation of electrocardiograms and nuclear medicine studies. The teaching of cardiology fellows, medical residents and medical students is an integral part of this position as well as collaboration with Nurse Practitioners who work in our Cardiology Division. Applicants should be board eligible or board certified (BE or BC) in internal medicine and BE or BC in cardiovascular diseases and must have credentials sufficient for academic appointment at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Medicine at or above the Assistant Professor level. Additional formalized training in heart failure favorable but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizenship:
U.S. Citizens (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens are not available
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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. Approved schools are:
(1) Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
(2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
(3) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
First-Year Residency (Internship):
Must have completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidates acceptability for residency training. Approved residencies are:
(1)!
Those approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals, American Medical Association, in the list published for the year the residency was completed,
OR
(2)
Other residencies or their equivalents which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of postgraduate education.
Licensure:
Must possess and maintain a 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.
Physical Standards:
Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment physical including the possibility of a drug screen.
English Language Proficiency:
Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficien! t in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 74! 07(d).
Drug-Free Workplace:
The VA has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564.
Background Investigation:
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans sh! ould 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:
You may be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the De! partment of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package th! at 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
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VA Healthcare providers are entitled to immunity from medical malpractice claims as provided by the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Central Mississippi enjoys a modest cost of living and mild winters.
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 email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:10:51 GMT