Physician (Anesthesiologist)
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician (Anesthesiologist) right now, this position will be placed in Arizona. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Tucson, AZ United States
Duties:
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) professional staff is seeking full-time, part-! time and intermittent Anesthesiologists . The candidates must be BC/BE in anesthesiology. Subspecialty training or extensive experience in the following areas is required: Cardiothoracic surgery to include open heart and pulmonary resections, Neurosurgery to include craniotomy and complex spinal reconstruction, and General Surgery Oncology to include solid organ and intestinal extirpation/reconstruction. Selectee will be responsible for the overall activities in Anesthesia including teaching of medical students and anesthesia residents, clinical duties in the operating room, and research activities if available and applicant is so inclined. Ability to work independently is a must. In addition, oversight of staff CRNAs is also required. It is expected that the selectee will qualify for a clinical faculty appointment with our major teaching affiliate, the University of Arizona, Department of Anesthesia. Clinical Contact: Dr. Robert Guerra, (520) 792-1450, extension 6156.
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Physical Requirements: Light carrying less than 15! pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking 1 hour; Standing 2 hours; Ability to sit for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours); Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in other eye; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Working with hands in water; Working closely with others; Protracted or irregular hours of work.
Recruitment incentives ARE authorized for this position.
Qualifications & Evaluations
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
b. 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 approv! ed 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.
(4) For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required except as provided in M-8, part II, chapter 1.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine! not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research or ! academic position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidateÂ's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
c. Licensure and Registration
(1) Physicians (Except Residents). 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. The facility Director may waive this licensure requirement if the physician is to serve in a country other than the United States and the physician has licensure in that country.
(2) Residents. 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 Col! umbia before the second year of VA residency, or meet any licensure, registration or other equivalent requirements established for residents of non-VA hospitals with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes. The resident must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
(3) Impaired Licensure. A physician who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 3, section B, paragraph 14 of this part.
(4) Waiver of Licensure. Licensure may be waived by the Under Secretary for Health or designee in Central Office for individuals in research or academic assignments involving no direct patient care responsibilities in accordance with current regulations.
d. Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 found ! in your local VA Human Resources Office.
e. English Language P! roficiency. Physicians, including residents, 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).
Proficiency in the use of various computer programs for patient care is required.
SALARY TO BE DETERMINED BY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD OF YOUR PEERS AND BASED ON YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chap 3, Appendix II-G2 (Physicians). VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office.
VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office.
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 re! sponses 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 & 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 .
This link provides an overview of federal benefits that will be afforded to you: http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml .
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 prom! pts 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 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. 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/Account/Login ) to see the status of your app! lication after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire .
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
3. 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.
4. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
1. Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 912423. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
2. ! Fax your documents to (478) 757-3144 .
The complete Applica! tion Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
More Info
Tucson
AZ
2013-08-23T21:24:20.098032
345901500
Excepted Service Permanent
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 tran! script in order to receive credit for that education. ***
VM
295000
97987
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VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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SALARY IS DETERMINED BY A COMPENSATION PANEL commensurate with education and experience. (Note: The pay range will reflect the established tier for the specialty/assignment.)
Selectee may be required to complete a two-year initial probationary period.
All information submitted in response to this vacancy announcement is subject to verification by VetPro.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Recruitment is current and on-going until position(s) are filled.
This Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a ca! se-by-case basis.
Recruitment and Relocation Incentives ARE au! thorized for this position.
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.
Per Year
PM-13-GFM-912423
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: ( Please note that applicants who fail to submit all required documents will not be considered for this position .)
1. CV or Resume.
2. VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians ( http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf )
3. Optional Form 306 (OF-306), Declaration for Federal Employment ( http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.PDF )
4. Copy of your full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
5. Evidence of your residency completion.
6. Responses to the Online Questionnaire Online Questionnaire
Note: To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
6-Multiple Schedules
0602-Medical Officer
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=912423&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-08-23T21:24:20.098082
PM-13-GFM-912423
Upon receipt of the CV and/or application forms, the information will be submitted to the Care Line Chief and appropriate SAVAHCS medical staff for immediate review. The applicant may be directly contacted by one or! more staff during the consideration process. The review of the applica! tion/CV may be done in several stages as time and schedules of the reviewing medical staff permit. Tentative notification of selection may be made verbally by the appointed staff member followed by written notification from the Chief of Staff. Any notification of selection should be considered a tentative offer until all conditions of employment have been met .
15523-US Citizens and Status Candidates
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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 will be opened on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:15:57 GMT
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