PHYSICIAN (DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF)
Location: Biloxi Mississippi
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of PHYSICIAN (DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF) right now, this position will be placed in Mississippi. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (VAGCVHCS), is a multi-divisional health care system spanning 300 miles along the United States Gulf Coast, is actively seeking applicants for the Deputy Chief of Staff. The incumbent will serve as a senior member of the Leadership Team implementing VA's missions, goals and values through I-CARE core characteristics; Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence. As a medical professional you will be part of an interdisciplinary VA team that enhances the lives of Veteran! s and their family members. As an employee you will be a part ! of the Federal Employees Retirement System and have the opportunity to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Come enjoy the benefits of health insurance, vacation and sick days, job security, and all the benefits of being a Federal employee.
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.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. TRAVEL REQUIRED
Occasional Travel
Moderate travel with some overnight stays may be required. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Dr! ug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required. DUTIES:
The Deputy Chief of Staff will report directly to the Chief of Staff, but position can be physically located at one of the campuses within the VA Gulf Coast Health Care System which includes Biloxi, MS; Mobile, AL; Pensacola, FL; Panama City, FL and Eglin, FL. Duties include but not limited to:
Position is primarily administrative; however, occasionally a portion of time may be dedicated to direct patient care.
Serves as a principal assistant to the Chief of Staff in all clinical, administrative, and performance matters.
Develop and promote the professional development of the health care professionals in relevant activities.
Oversee, develop and manage specialty programs such as Women's Health Program, Operation Enduring/Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn and other programs.
Develops and monitors quality improvement measures for process improvement for the medical ce! nter to be in compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory req! uirements and standards.
Develop short and long-ranges goals and objectives that meet the mission of Veterans Health Administration and the needs of the Veterans served.
Participate in Academic Affiliation activities.
Participate in or Chair compensation panels and/or Professional Stands Board.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a full range of physical activity, including lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing, repeated bending, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, emotional/mental stability. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.)
Must be proficient in written and spoken Englis! h. (Physicians appointed to direct patient care position must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C 7402(d) and 7407(d)).
Must possess a current, full, active and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
Must possess a Degree 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) Sc! hools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Asso! ciation 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 District of Columbia as qualifying for the full or unrestricted licensure.
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 legible 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 th! e Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits
pa! ckage 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 position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to De! partment Of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:33:53 GMT