Physician (Plastic Surgeon)
Location: Jackson Mississippi
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Physician (Plastic Surgeon) right now, this position will be placed in Mississippi. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. MISSION & VISION
"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan."
- Abraham Lincoln
VACANCY ID: 918903
POSITION TITLE: Physician (Plastic Surgeon) VM-0602-00/00 KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required DUTIES:
A Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi is recruiting for a board certified / board eligible Plastic Surgeon. This may be a full-time or part-time position. The VAMC, Jackson is the primary educational affiliate of the University of Mississippi Medical Center and, as such, the successful candidate for this position must have the necessarily qualifications to teach and supervise surgical residents. The position requires the Plastic Surgeon to see patients in the clinic and perform surgery. Additionally, the Plastic Surgeon will be required to provide on call services, as well as to provide consultation on the wards and in the Emergency Department. Additional training and experience in Hand S! urgery is preferred. The successful candidate must be computer! literate and be able to learn to utilize the computerized patient record system.
Our VA is a 163-bed acute medical center with a 120-bed Community Living Center, outpatient clinics, and a research and education facility. VA Healthcare providers are entitled to immunity from medical malpractice claims as provided by the Federal Tort Claims Act. 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.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education : Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Licensure and Registration : Must have current, full and unrestricted licesne to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United Sates, or in the District of Columbia.
English Language Proficiency : Physician appointed to d! irect patient- care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English required by 38 U.S.C. 7402 (d) and 7405(f).
Drug Testing and Physical : 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 VA. A pre-employment physical examination shall be made to determine the physical and mental fitneess of candidates for appointment in the VA. Physical examinations must be satisfactorily completed.
FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
! CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for! withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants must be citizens of the United States .
Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.
Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one or two year probationary period.
38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) requires that persons appointed to direct patient-care positions must po! ssess the required basic proficiency in spoken and written English. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position. BENEFITS:
The Federal government ! offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following! Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term C! are Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For addtional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp OTHER INFORMATION:
1. If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.
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2. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are cl! aiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. www.sss.gov
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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: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:37:39 GMT