Physician (Cardiologist Non-Invasive)
Location: Manchester New Hampshire
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician (Cardiologist Non-Invasive) right now, this vacancy will be placed in New Hampshire. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 936993
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.
Â"Patient Centered care is our approach to delivering healthcare to our Veterans. This philosophy gives patients and their families the chance to work closely with their healthcare providers to create more personalized care plans. Patient-centered care also considers the VeteransÂ' personal preferences and values, family situations, cultural traditions, and lifestyles; it keeps them informed and engaged throughout their treatment. The Veteran and family members become key members of the healthcare team and are active participants in making healthcare decisions.Â"
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? The VA Medical Center in Manchester, NH is seeking a Cardiologist for the Specialty and Acute Care Service Line. Competitive salary and benefits.
For more information on the Department of Veterans A! ffairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
Speci! al Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
A RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR THIS POSITION.
FIRST CUTOFF FOR THIS POSTION WILL BE AUGUST 23, 2013 AND THEN EVERY FIFTEEN DAYS THEREAFTER. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. ONCE A SELECTION HAS BEEN MADE, THIS POSITION MAY BE CLOSED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
THOSE THAT APPLIED UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER JT-13-AVB-904541 MUST RE-APPLY TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
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 Manchester VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a full-tim! e Staff Physician specializing in Non-Invasive Cardiology to serve veteran patients in the outpatient Specialty and Acute Care Service Line. The Physician will be responsible for providing the following:
- Responsible for providing initial evaluation and follow-up visits of patients with cardiac disease.
- Expertise in both echocardiography and nuclear cardiology preferred. Additional expertise in other areas of non-invasive cardiology are welcome.
- Uses physician order entry for all prescriptions, laboratory and radiology orders, consult requests and notes into the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) Program.
- Reviews laboratory, radiology, procedure and consultation reports and
- Communicates normal and/or abnormal results to patients.
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate coding of all outpatient encounters.
- Works in a team atmosphere delivering medical care to patients.
QU! ALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
a. Citizenship . Citizen of the United States.
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 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.
c. Licensure. Current, full and unrestricted lic! ense 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. Incumbent must be board eligible/board certified in internal medicine or family practice physician.
d. Physical Requirements. Must pass a pre-employment physical.
e. English Language Proficiency. Physicians must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Applicant's education, length of practice and leadership experience will be considered by a Physician compensation panel in recommending salary of the applicant selected.
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/joblisting! s/VAQualStds.doc .
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 respon! ding 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 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: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:06:08 GMT