Physician-General Surgeon, VM-0602
Location: Biloxi Mississippi
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physician-General Surgeon, VM-0602 right now, this career will be placed in Mississippi. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy ID : 943919
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.
The Mississippi
Gulf Coast is a great place to live and work! YouÂ'll find picturesque,
white-sand beaches lining the Gulf of Mexico, exciting, fun-filled outdoor
activities to include boating, fishing and championship golf courses,
taste-tantalizing cuisine, plentiful shopping, and must-see cultural
attractions. MississippiÂ's Gulf Coast also features unlimited stakes gaming,
top-name entertainment, and spectacular stage shows you wonÂ't want to miss.
With a unique combination of attractions that will please everyone,
MississippiÂ's Gulf Coast is undoubtedly "the" place to live and work!
The VA Gulf Coast
Veterans Health Care System (VAGCVHCS) is a multi-divisional health care system
based in Biloxi, Mississippi spanning the Gulf Coast to include the following
Community Based Outpatient Clinics i! n Mobile, AL, Pensacola, Ft. Walton Beach,
and Panama City! , Florida. Acute inpatient medical and surgical care, primary,
specialty outpatient care, long-term care, blind rehabilitation, as well as
inpatient and outpatient mental health services are provided at the Biloxi campus.
Over 200,000 veterans reside in our service area. The VAGCVHCS has affiliation
agreements with three medical schools and numerous associated health programs.
We support resident training in cardiology, dermatology, general surgery,
otolaryngology, ophthalmology, psychiatry, radiology, and dental programs, as
well as a general thoracic fellowship. The residents rotate from the University
of South Alabama in Mobile, Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana State
University in New Orleans, and Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi.
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be
considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in
determining the salary of the appli! cant selected.
Tour of Duty: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30.
Travel required occasionally of 10% on a
weekly basis.
Note: This positionÂ's initial duty station is Biloxi,
MS ; however the duty station, based upon the needs of the health care
system, may require the individual to work from other facilities (e.g., Mobile Outpatient Clinic, Alabama; Eglin Outpatient clinic, Florida ; Joint Ambulatory Care Center Pensacola ,
Florida; and Panama City Outpatient Clinics , Florida).
Telework: Telework is not authorized for this
position.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are
not authorized for this position.
Recruitment and/or relocation incentive are not authorized for this position.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated
position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to
appointment. Appli! cants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA. Ap! plicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive
drug test result is received. KEY REQUIREMENTS
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Must pass pre-employment examination. DUTIES:
The Staff General
Surgeon maintains professional, technical and administrative knowledge,
competencies and skills to provide effective leadership and direction for the
section and timely and quality responses to patientsÂ' clinical needs and
problems.
In the absence of
the Chief, Surgical Service may act as Acting Chief for the Service. Assists the Chief of Surgery with all aspects of administrative duties to
include: Peer Review, Resident Over Site and Morbidity and
Mortality Conferences. Patients seen and treated r! ange from 18 through
the geriatric years.
He/she maintains high clinical and ethical standards that are carried into
decision-making processes and takes an active role in effective teaching of
residents and medical students and accomplishing the Medical CenterÂ's and the
Surgical ServiceÂ's mission and goals. Promotes
constructive problem resolution in an environment of competing priorities and
promotes the development of health care professionals through counseling,
mentoring, teaching and encouraging self-assessment.
The surgeon complies
with current standards for medical record documentation and residency
supervision and assumes accountability for professional and administrative
activities within the section.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light lifting (under 15
pounds), light carrying (under 15 pounds), use of fingers, both hands required,
walking (2 hours), standing (8 hours), repeated bending (8! hours), ability for
rapid mental and muscular coordination simulta! neously, near vision correctable
to 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to
20/20, depth perception, hearing (aid permitted), emotional/mental stability,
unusual fatigue factors resulting from long hours on-call, protracted or
irregular hours of work. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements :
- U.S.
qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- Degree of doctor
medicine or osteopathic medicine.
- Current, full
or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
- Pre-placement
- Must be
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE
CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part
II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human
Resources Office.
PLEASE
NOTE :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution 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 will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Veterans'
Preference: When
applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the
! Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legibl! e copy
of your DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) 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. 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 application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting
documentation will be reviewed. Please
follow all instructions carefully. Errors
or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
In
describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your
experience. 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. This link provides an overview of the
benefits currently offered. For more information please visit
us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience)
will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary
of the applicant selected.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to
fill additional vacancies.
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.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 04:11:28 GMT