Physician -Nephrologist
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician -Nephrologist right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 667552
Re-announced -Applicants who previously applied need not reapply. Area of Consideration: Nationwide
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?
VHA provides patient centered care, delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. The Veteran's experience and health outcomes are improved with an emphasis on prevention through healing relationships in an optimal healing environment.
We are seeking new team members interested in working in this environment. We are looking for team members that possess high energy, a strong work ethic, integrity, who are kind and empathic, have a sense of humor, and who enjoy working for a collaborative, team-oriented system. The team member must be willing to build customer confidence by professional dress and demeanor.
We invite you to apply to become part of a team of professionals engaged in promoting positive organizational change to improve business outcomes and create a positive healthcare experience for patients, families, and care givers.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to h ttp://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
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:
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System invites you to join our dynamic team of growing health care professionals as we move towards opening our brand new state of the art medical facility. The renal department is looking to add an experienced Board Eligible/ Board Certified , staff Nephrologists with current teaching and research experience to assist with our growing veteran population. You are a terrific fit for our facility if you have clinical experience treating adult patients suffering from hypertensive disorders, perturbation of the body fluids, electrolytes and acid-based systems, dialytic procedures (acute and chronic conventional hemodialysis and ultra filtration modalities (CWHDF, SCUF, ect.) and pre and post renal transplant care. A major goal is to provide high quality comprehensive care to patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and/or acute renal insufficiency requiring renal placement therapy (dialysis). As we develp our residency and clinical research programs, the physician may have responsibilities in other areas such as education and research. Individuals with current research and teaching experience are preferred. Las Vegas, Nevada is a terrific place to live with the benefits of no state income tax and competitive benefits packages, Broadway caliber shows, 5 star dining and shopping or for the more adventurous take a short trip to nearby mountains and beaches or catch a flight from our International airport. Why would you want to live and work anywhere else?
The advantages of working with us reach far beyond our comprehensive network of support and state-of-the-art equipment and electronic medical records system. VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System gives you the tools, resources, and freedom you need to get the best possible outcome possible for your patients. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous vacation time and other time-off benefits
- Education leave
- Life insurance
- Major medical and dental coverage
- Disability income benefits
- Professional Liability coverage
- Retirement and savings plan
- And many more
The medical center is located in Northern Las Vegas with easy access to major freeways, nearby recreational communities, and downtown Las Vegas.
View Our Organization Profile Local Web Site: http://vaww.lasvegas.va.gov/
Our Organization Profile: http://www.va.gov/
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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.)
Licensure and Registration. 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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification STANDARD http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
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.
(4) For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required except as provided in M-8, part II, chapter 1.
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. 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 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 .
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 vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:35:39 GMT