Physician (Radiation Oncologist)
Location: Mississippi
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Physician (Radiation Oncologist) right now, this job will be placed in Mississippi. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Hinds County, MS
Duties:
The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a full-time R adiation Oncologist who is ! board certified or board eligible in radiation oncology. The Radiation Oncology department's capabilities include 3D CRT, IMRT, SBRT and IGRT. Equipment includes a dual energy Varian Trilogy machine with cone beam CT, and VMAT, and a wide bore GE CT simulator. There is a second dual energy linear accelerator with full range of electrons. Verification systems include Aria and cone beam CT, Treatment planning system is Eclipse. Physicians applying should have recent training in 3D and IMRT, SBRT and radio surgery training experience preferred. Selected candidate will have the opportunity for a faculty appointment at University of mississippi Radiation Oncology department. Salary commensurate with credentials, full benefits.
The incumbent will work in the Radiation Oncology Service and will be responsible for providing radiation oncology care to patients. They will also be responsible for all assigned clinical, educational, and administrative duties and requirements. ! There will be an expectation to promote and provide educationa! l endeavors for radiation Oncology residents and staff. The incumbent will be required to participate in tumor boards as well as a variety of departmental and other meetings and will report to the Chief of Radiation Oncology at the Jackson VA Medical Center.
The VA medical center in Jackson is a 155-bed acute care hospital with an attached 86-bed community living center and receives patients from a wide geographic area for primary and tertiary care.
Summary
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 technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans th! rough 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.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
Non-U.S. citizens may be appointed when qualified U.S. citizens are not available.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications/experience.
We offer excellent benefits, such as, vacation/sick leave, health/life insurance coverage, and retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan. 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.
Recruitment / Relocation Incentive / Expenses May Be Authorized
Qualifications & Evaluations
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Citizenship: U.S. Citizens (non-citizens may be appointed w! hen no qualified citizens are available ).
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 i! ts 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 proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(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.
The following requirements for this position are as follows:
(1) Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in 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.
(2) A current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The requirements for Grade are outlined in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2.
(3) Preferred: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 15, 2002.
You may be! evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a struc! tured 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 & Other Info
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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the! end of the process.
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850 IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide ( http://www.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc ) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
Click the following l! ink to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational! Questionnaire .
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: T984448. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, November 04, 2013.
More Info
Hinds County
MS
2013-10-26T02:45:51.895420
354103600
Excepted ! Service Permanent
None
VM
250000
97987
1
VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Per Year
VA-14-984448-GD
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
CV or Resume.
VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, and Chiropractors (Available at http://www.vacareers.va.gov/jobs_download/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf ) (required).
Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/OF306.pdf ). ( required)
If prior military service, submit legible copy of your DD 214 Form. It must include type of discharge (required). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Poi! nt Veteran Preference (available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/S! F15.pdf).
If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action. (required).
1-Full-Time
0602-Medical Officer
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=984448&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-10-26T02:45:51.895450
VA-14-984448-GD
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
15509-Agency Employees Only
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:11:53 GMT