PHYSICIAN (Geriatics and Extended Care)
Location: Dallas, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is looking of PHYSICIAN (Geriatics and Extended Care) right now, this career will be placed in Texas. More complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience! what 250,000 current VA employees already have â€"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you’ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
JOB SUMMARY: Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 901683VA North Texas
Healthcare System (VANTHCS), Dallas VA Medical Center is recruiting a full-time
Internal Medicine/Geriatrician Physician for the Dallas Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program.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.As a VA physician, your
opportunities are endless. With man! y 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.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives are authorized for this position.DUTIES: VA North Texas,
Dallas VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full time staff physician for an
active Home BasedPrimary Care (HBPC)Unit which treats approximately 400-450 in home patients
per year. The candidate will be responsible for the overall medical care
provid! ed to the HBPC team. The incumbent must work effectively with an
interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and be able to identify
medical problems and formulate appropriate management. He/She must make home
visits to assigned HBPC patients. In addition the candidate must collaborate
with HBPC physician assistants for care of patients. Candidates should have the
ability to provide effective care to patient; i.e. assesses, plans, implements,
documents, and evaluate patient care. Incumbent serves as Primary Care Provider for HBPC team.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are authorized for this position. "The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.! "
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
- Background and/or Security Investigation required.
- English Language Proficiency required.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: U.S. Citizenship (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. Must be board certified or eligible.Preferred Experience: 1. Background in Internal Medicine and/or Geriatrics.2. Board certification in Geriatrics.3. Experience and/or interest in Home Based Primary Care.IN DESCRIBING YO! UR 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.got/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.docPhysical Requirements: Moderate Lifting (15-44lbs);Moderate Carrying (15-44lbs);Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 6hours); Standing (up to 2 hours);Both legs required; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40/ in the other; Both eyes required; Hearing aid permitted; Mental and Emotional Stability required.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. Ap! proved schools are:
(1) Schools of medicine holding regular ins! titutional 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.FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.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 toward! s 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 credit for that education.Conditions of Employment: FINAL JOB OFFER IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A PHYSICAL, SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE CREDENTIALING PROCESS AND RECEIPT OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS/ENTITITES (LEIE), HEALTHCARE INTEGRITY AND PROTECTION DATABANK (HIPDB) FINGERPRINT CHECKS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS.
If you are a male applicant w! ho was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Milit! ary Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. http://www.sss.gov/Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or rsum. 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: Once the application process is complete, your application,
rsum and/or supporting documentatio! n 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.
Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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