Vacancy caducado!
Physician (Pulmonary)Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview
##### Open & closing dates
10/21/2019 to 12/31/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
VM 00
##### Salary
$104,843 to $348,000 per yearEducation and length of practice will be considered through a formal
pay-setting process in determining the final salary (Base Pay +
Market Pay).
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Multiple SchedulesLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Charleston, SCRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center seeks to recruit a Pulmonary
Physician to serve under the Pulmonary Section of Medicine Service
in Charleston, SC.THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED. IT
MAY BE EXTENDED OR CLOSED PRIOR TO THE CURRENT CLOSING DATE. 1ST
CUTOFF DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS 11/5/2019. AFTER THAT
DATE, APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFERRED AS REQUESTED BY
MANAGEMENT.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RHJVAMC) in
partnership with our academic affiliate, the Medical University of
South Carolina (MUSC), seeks to recruit two part- to full-time staff
physician(s) with training and certification in pulmonary and
critical care medicine. In addition, there are opportunities to work
in sleep medicine. The physician(s) chosen will play an integral
role in the management, growth, and future direction of our
Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Section at our growing 1A VAMC
facility. These physicians will build on the existing strengths and
commitment to service excellence, high quality Veteran care,
education, and scholarly endeavors in an environment that
underscores a respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities will include promoting and conducting high-quality
patient-centric clinical care including lab-based, inpatient and
outpatient consultation, mentoring trainees, mid-level providers,
and for senior level physicians, junior faculty, developing an
outstanding educational experience for learners of all levels, and
conducting scholarly research and quality improvement. There is a
high demand for outpatient pulmonary consultation and the candidates
should anticipate a significant proportion of their work being in
this area. A robust ACGME-accredited fellowship training program in
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep provides ample teaching
opportunities. The RHJ VAMC has strong funded programs in health
services research, health care disparities, clinical trials, and
basic science. Collaboration with faculty or other investigators at
the RHJ VAMC or MUSC is available. Protected time for clinical or
basic research can be supported based on interest, previous work,
and funding. The Physician(s) will report under the Medicine Service
and Pulmonary Section at the VAMC and will have an academic
appointment at MUSC, which may include additional clinical,
teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. The
division of time between the two medical centers is negotiable.
Applicants must have an MD or equivalent degree and must be ABIM
Board eligible / certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care.
Additional certification in Sleep Medicine is desirable. Previous VA
experience is a strong plus. The appropriate candidate will have
experience and training supporting requirements for an academic
appointment at an early- to senior-career level.Work Schedule: If full-time, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday through
Friday; if part-time, hours are negotiable.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program
(EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. If selected for this
position, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirement,
and submit your application within four months of appointment. The
final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to
five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment
Services Office.Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone
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- RequirementsConditions of Employment
United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens
in accordance with VA Policy
Designated and/or random drug testing required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to a background/security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements
by the closing date of this announcement, 12/31/2019.
Basic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed
when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy.
- 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 Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in
which the course of study was completed.
- 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.
- Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core
specialty training program leading to eligibility for board
certification.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Physical requirements outlined below.Preferred Experience: Board Certification in PulmonaryReference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part
II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found
in the local Human Resources Office.Physical Requirements: The population of male and female
veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult,
age 65 and over. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is a major
interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, and
neurological inpatients and outpatients. There is a large outpatient
psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co-morbidities.
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear
distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires
potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping,
sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting of claim files which
can be multiple volumes. Transferring patients and objects may be
required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.
The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are
combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders.
The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual
capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to
shift priorities based on patient needs.EducationNote: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,
schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal
employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationVA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an
overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA
physician brochure.Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of
eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have
faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related
positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the
Schedule A excepted appointment authority.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.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE
MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your
application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be
verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or
omissions may affect consideration for employment.NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine
your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for
this vacancy.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer
work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processCredentialing, Suitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes (upload C.V. as resume document type):
Resume
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, etc.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- OF-306
- VA Form 10-2850
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- TranscriptIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: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. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
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Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The
complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on
12/31/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire
click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10632158.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log
in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your
USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete
the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
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Application Status link and then select the more information link
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process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA
JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals
who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where
patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as
part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,
VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers
(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary
units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA
licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and
unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee
basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,
and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to
receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a
face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationJames TolleyPhone843-806-9111EmailJAMES.TOLLEY@VA.GOVAddressRalph H Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
109 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29401
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