Physician
Location: Walla Walla Washington
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Physician right now, this position will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 919064
THIS POSITION CAN BE FILLED WITH EITHER A NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN.
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
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served 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 o! ur 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
I
ntegrity,
C
ommitment,
A
dvocacy,
R
espect and
E
xcellence (Â"
I CARE
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The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center supports Psychosocial and Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation and Outpatient services to veterans throughout Southeastern Washington, Southwestern Idaho, and Northeastern Oregon.
If you would like more information regarding the facility please go to the following website:
http://www.wallawalla.va.gov/
Lewiston, Idaho is a pleasant town of 30,937 at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, in the Idaho Panhandle and boasts excellent public schools.
Lewisto! n has the distinction of being IdahoÂ's only seaport.
The Lewiston area offers geological wonders, world class fishing, wildlife viewing, history and legends, and touring, rafting, or hiking Hells Canyon.
Richland
is a pleasant town of 45,070 located in the Tri-city area along the Columbia
River in Southeastern Washington and boasts excellent public schools.
Because of its
strategic location at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers,
the area's outstanding soil conditions and climate, Richland and the Tri-Cities
enjoy an excellent quality of life. Located in the center of Washington's
expanding wine country, the area offers extensive golf, recreation and
river-oriented activities as well as more than 100 high quality wineries within
an hour's drive of downtown Richland.
Walla
Walla is a pleasant town of 40,496 near the beautiful Blue Mountain range of SE
Washington State.
E! xcellent public
schools and two 4-year colleges are an asset.
Our Main Street has been ranked as one of the best small town main
streets in the U.S and also was voted friendliest city in the US by
Rand-McNally in 2011.
Sunset Magazine
has proclaimed Walla Walla as one of the 10 best small towns in the U.S. and as
a tourist destination because of the internationally acclaimed wine industry.
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
Duties include Primary Care Medicine and Comprehensive WomenÂ's Health.
Requires patient-orient! ed physician to serve as one of the primary providers at the outpatient clinic.
VA Physicians are covered by the Federal Tort Act and do not need malpractice insurance.
As an employee of AmericaÂ's largest health care system, you will enjoy guaranteed salary and a generous retirement package.
Included in the benefits are health/life insurance, 30 days of vacation, sick leave, CME time and 10 Federal Holidays annually.
The physician will work Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4:30 (8 hour days).
The
incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt
Reduction Program. Please contact
Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt
Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is authorized.
The Walla Walla position will fill in when other providers are sick or on leave and all other duties as assig! ned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
U.S. Citizenship (Non! -citizens may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
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.
Must be board eligible or board certified.
Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel (for physicians and dentists) in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD
http://www.! va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant for appointment. The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Reasonable accommodation may also be considered in determining an applicant's ability to perform the duties of a position.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education! requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or! degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions 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 must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should 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 con! tained 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
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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 p! articipation 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://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/index.asp
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.
If you interested on this position just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position starts available on: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:00:37 GMT