Psychiatrist-Supervisory
Location: Sheridan Wyoming
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Psychiatrist-Supervisory right now, this career will be placed in Wyoming. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 896899
OUR MISSION: 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
psychiatrist, 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.
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.
For more
information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
NOTE : Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation P! anel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.
! 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.
Relocation Incentives: Relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
Recruitment Incentives : Recruitment incentives may be authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English DUTIES:
Psychiatrist serves as psychiatry executive (or equivalent
discipline leader).
Clinical: 70%
• Leader of the multidisciplinary team on inpatient acute psychiatry, and SNU.
• Approves all admission to inpatient acute psychiatry unit and SNU.
• Coordinates all patient movement on inpatient acute psychiatry and SNU.
• Compensation and Pension examinations.
• Participation in psychiatric on call rotation.
• Other clinical duties as assigned.
Administrative: 30%
coordinator in the design, development, and implementation of clinical programs
for a team of treatment providers.
program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the
effectiveness of the clinical program.
coordinate services.
health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients.
standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g.,
entering diagnostic and procedure codes).
the Service Line Chief (or designee) and facility Director (or designee).
complies with Mental Health peer review procedures.
Supervision
The Psychiatrist reports
administratively and clinically to the Associate Chief of Staff for the Mental
Health Service Line.
SALARY RANGE:
Pay is based upon education and experience and is set by the Physician
Professional Standards Board. Three components of pay are base, market and
performance pay. Current pay range is $96,539 to $195,000.
TOUR! OF DUTY : Monday - Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with on-call duties required (evenings/weekends), as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREM ENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
D egree 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.
Preferred Experience:
Has very broad responsibility for the psychiatric program,
and the delivery of psychiatric professional services that significantly impact
the health care provided to veterans. The components that are managed are of
considerable scope, size, and complexity, and consist of a total of at least 5
or mor! e professional staff, (Psychiatrists, and Psychiatric Nurse
Practit! ioners). Program management responsibilities include the development of
short and long range goals and plans, development and implementation of policies
and procedures to ensure goal attainment, management of administrative and
programmatic resources, and outcomes monitoring using data-driven quality
assurance processes. Very wide latitude and independent judgment are exercised
in making decisions affecting staff and other resources associated with the
managed program.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.
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 educat! ion 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate Lifting ( up to 45 lbs); Moderate Carrying ( up to 45 lbs); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Far vision correctable in one eye 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; Emotional & Mental stability.
Veterans' Preferen! ce: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim ! preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.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.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Vet! erans 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.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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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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This career starts available on: Thu, 23 May 2013 03:06:58 GMT