Physician (Gastroenterologist)
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring Physician (Gastroenterologist) right now, this career will be presented in Wyoming. Further informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Cheyenne, WY
Duties:
Provider is a fellowship trained Gastroenterology Specialist and preferred board certified in Internal Medicine. Provider will o! versee the GI Laboratory; perform endoscopic procedures and GI Specialty Services. Skilled in moderate sedation. Expected to document into CPRS in a timely manner. Participate in Process Improvement / Quality Assurance projects and other administrative duties as assigned. Possesses knowledge of age-related changes in disease, pharmacology and in the general care and management of elderly patients and applies this knowledge in assigned patient care and education responsibilities. Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive date in accordance with the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statues and policy and VHA policy. Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
Work schedules may vary depending on the hiring facility.
Re! location expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized. !
- Recruitment Incentive IS authorized.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
Summary
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless; opportunities are at your fingertips. We are the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation. Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not lim! ited to: paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Cheyenne is at the crossroads of I-80 and I-25, and only 90 minutes north of Denver. With a population of 59K, Cheyenne serves as the northern anchor city of the vibrant Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. Wyoming offers a laid back lifestyle, no personal income taxes, low sales tax, and reasonable property taxes. We are in close proximity to metro Denver, Ft Collins and have seemingly endless outdoor opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, and popular ski areas in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah within easy driving distance.
The Cheyenne VA Medical Center is a Level 2 facility, providing primary and secondary inpatient services in medicine and surgery as well as outpatient services in medicine, surgery and psychiatry. Three Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) are located in Fort Coll! ins and Greeley, Colorado, as well as in Sidney, Nebraska.
! OUR MISSION: To fulfill President LincolnÂ's promise - Â"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphanÂ" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are AmericaÂ's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to 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. 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. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's servic! e.
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.
Qualifications & Evaluations
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizenship English language proficiency Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required. Licensure and Registration - Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. The Physician must maintain a current registration to continue employment with the VA Educational requirements - 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 Vete! rans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. A! pproved schools are: Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. 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. For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required. First-Year Residency (Internship) - Completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was competed. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidate's acceptability for residency training. Approved residencies are: Other residenci! es or their equivalents which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of postgraduate education.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 15, 2002.
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light lifting (under 15 lbs), light carrying (under 15 lbs), use of fingers, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability, working closely with others, working alone, and working ! with biohazardous materials.
Complete application packages will be ! reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.
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, 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.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described below in the "Required Documents" section.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:! 59 PM (EST) on Thursday, May 08, 2014.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note : To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application return to your member account in USAJOBS to see the status of your application, 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/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf , and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478)757-3144 . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Keep a copy of ! your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax sup! porting documents you are unable to upload:
1. Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 988206
2. Fax your documents to (478)757-3144 .
More Info
Cheyenne
WY
2013-11-02T02:49:14.377657
354522000
Permanent
NOTE : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You 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.
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.
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Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Per Year
442-14-CSP-1042282
Required Documents : To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Completed Online Questionnaire2. CV or Resume3. VA Form 10- 2850 - Application For Physicians, Dentist, Podiatrists, and Optometrists (Availa! ble at http://www4.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf ) 4.! Proof of current certification, licensure or registration5. Unofficial transcript(s) (official college transcript(s) will be required before being hired).6. OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf . Veterans must submit appropriate documentation as described previously in this vacancy announcement. If currently employed in the VA system, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
1-Full-Time
0602-Medical Officer
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=988206&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-11-09T02:46:04.692953
442-14-CSP-1042282
You will receive e-mail notification as to whether or not you were included on the list of referred candidates. If you do not provide an e-mail address, your notification will be sent via US postal service within 2-4 weeks.
Important note : Applicants have the burden of producing al! l needed information prior to the closing of the announcement Thursday, May 08, 2014. If this requirement is not met and you are not referred to the hiring facility, you may contact the local HR office for Direct Hiring Authority options.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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