Physician (Community Clinics)
Location: Orem Utah
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Physician (Community Clinics) right now, this occupation will be placed in Utah. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 862705
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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 professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. 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 through 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/
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship !
Must pass pre-employment physical examination and/or ! random drug testing
Degree/License/Board Certification
Background and/or Security Investigation required
English Language Proficiency required
DUTIES:
The incumbent serves a s a primary care physician working at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic providing a full range of primary care provider services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
a.
Citizenship.
Citizen of the United States.
(Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).
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 approved by the Secret! ary 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 license.
(4) For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required.
c.
Licensure and Registration.
Must have 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.
M! ust be board-certified or board eligible in medicine or surgery.
d.
English Language Proficiency.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
e.
Physical Standards.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Salary is commensurate with Education and Experience.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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. Applicants must, therefore, only report 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/admi! ns/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. ***
Probation:
Subject to probationary period of two (2) years.
Selective Service:
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Vet-Pro (VA's electronic credentialing system):
Upon selection, you will be provided with information on how to use Vet-Pro. Vet-Pro was implemented on July 1, 2005. As part of the VA's pre-appointment process, it is necessary for you to submit complete information concerning your professional educatio! n, training, experience, licensure, certification or registration using! Vet-Pro. Vet-Pro credentialing must be successfully completed prior to entering on duty.
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 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. Fo! r more information please visit us at
http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
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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 occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:53:30 GMT