Rheumatology- Staff Physician
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Rheumatology- Staff Physician right now, this job will be placed in Nevada. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 864847
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by ser! ving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA physician, 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.
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.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/o! r Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security! Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required. DUTIES:
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is recruiting a full time physician in an outpatient/inpatient setting within the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System with a responsibility for performing procedures in the area of Rheumatology. Duties include but are not limited to:
Performing initial histories and physical exams.
Write prescriptions for medications or other items per formulary.
Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients as well as episodic patients.
Screen patients to determine further care.
Order diagnostic studies; such as laboratory tests and x-rays.
Carry out health promotions and disease prevention activities.
Initiate and expedite requests for consultations and scheduling of special tests and studies.
provide education and counseling to patients and families for preventative care, medical conditoiins and use of prescribe! d treatment and drugs.
Perform various procedures, tests, interpretation and/or management as approved in the clinical privileges.
Participate in protected Peer Review & pertinent peer chart review activities.
Coordinate and supervise the scope of practice of assigned mid-level and appropriate allied health practitioner staff to ensure their rights and practice goals are achieved and integrated expeditiously to benefit patient care.
Supporting the medical preoperative evaluation clinic.
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 inc! ome benefits
Professional Liability coverage
Retirement and savings plan
And many more
There has never been a better time to join the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System and become a part of our growing professional staff as we pioneer the way to opening our brand new state of the art medical facility. The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is the newest VA hospital in the Nevada/Southern California VA Network. The facility provides a broad range of services. Our hospital system is affiliated with the University of Nevada, School of Medicine.
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/
Related Web Site: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
U.S. Cit! izenship (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.
Board Certification Cardiologist or Residency/Fellowship in Cardiology required.
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: Physician Functional Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above ! shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours);! Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Hearing (aid permitted)]
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 cr! edit 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 contained 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 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://www.vacareers.va.gov/about-va/index.asp .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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 job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affai! rs.
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This job starts available on: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:41:13 GMT