Physician, Chief of Medical Service
Location: Cheyenne Wyoming
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Physician, Chief of Medical Service right now, this occupation will be placed in Wyoming. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) : 968778
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless;
opportunities are at your finger! tips. 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 limited 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.
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 Collins and Greeley, Colorado,
as well as in Sidney, Nebraska.
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.
Applicant(s) selected for this position may be eligible
to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education
Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), and based on the availability of funding.
The EDRP Coordinator for Cheyenne VAMC (442/05) is Martha Â"MartiÂ" Kimmel at
(307) 433-3744 or Alternate EDRP Coordinator, Peggy Herrington at (307)
433-3746.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are NOT authorized for this position.
Recruitment and Relocation Incentives ARE
authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required. DUTIES:
The Chief, Medical Service ensures that quality medical care
is provided to the patients in a safe and clinically appropriate manner. The incumbent
ensures that appropriate supervision is provided to the medical staff and to medical
students rotating through Medicine Service.
Duties and responsibilities include a variety of medical care management
techniques, which requires knowledge, skills, licensures and experience as a
physician. Position involves
understanding of the requirements for:
safety, evaluations, knowledge an! d skill in the procedures,
administration and documentation of inpa! tient and outpatient medical care,
knowledge of emotional behaviors and responses to variety of treatment
procedures; and skill in maintaining effective work relationships with
patients, members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, colleague leaders,
executive leadership and members of affiliated programs. The Chief, Medicine Service
demonstrates a commitment to the success of the organization as well as
organizational stewardship.
Functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited
to:
Medical Service including emergency treatment procedures and the emergency room. These operations are carried out with
assistance from staff members from other clinical and support services that are
supervised by their clinical service chiefs but provide a full range of medical
services to patients who are either inpatient or outpatients assigned to
! Medicine.
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Arrange and communicate to appropriate staff the
availability of staff physicians and coverage during non-administrative hours.
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Serves as the Site Coordinator for the Internal
Medicine Residency Clerkships to ensure that teaching programs on Medicine are
appropriate and that supervision of the residents and students is provided.
policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure adequate and comprehensive
services and communicates these to staff physicians and other interdisciplinary
team members.
coordinates use of resources, including space, supplies and staffing.
Clinical Executive Board, Medical Staff, Executive Quality Board and other
committees as assigned. Ensures adherence of Acute Med! icineÂ's staff to the
bylaws, rules and regulations.
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requirements in education and compliance.
statements and performance pay agreements and follows the current guidelines on
credentialing and privileging.
organizes staff in-service programs and encourages continuing medical education
to staff while also participating in these activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light carrying less than 15 pounds, Reaching above
shoulder, Use of fingers, Walking 1 hour, Standing 2 hours, Mostly sitting,
Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable
in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in other eye, Ability to distinguish basic
colors, Hearing (aid permitted), Working with hands in water, Working closely
with others, Protracted or irregular hours ! of work. For more information,
please see VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Chapter 2, paragraph 7, and VA Handbook
5019, Occupational Health Services. All applicants must be physically and
mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In
order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements :
spoken English.
an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or
osteopathic medicine.
license to practice medicine or surgery in a State Territory, or Commonwealth
of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Preferred
Experience: 1 (one) year of managerial or leadership experience and clinically trained in Internal Medicine; Curre! nt ACLS/BLS certification; and BC/BE in Internal Medicine.
! Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part
II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human
Resources Office.
PLEASE
NOTE :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution 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 will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Veterans'
Preference: 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 DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) 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. 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, C.V., and/or supporting
documentation will be reviewed. Please
follow all instructions carefully. Errors
or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
In
describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your
experience. 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 Reti! rement System. This link provides an overview of the
benefits curre! ntly offered. For more information please visit
us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience)
will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary
of the applicant selected.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to
fill additional vacancies.
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.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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