Physician (Gastroenterologist)
Location: Cheyenne Wyoming
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Physician (Gastroenterologist) right now, this position will be placed in Wyoming. More details about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 988206
As a VA professional, your opportunities are
endless; opportunities are at your fingertips. We are the largest, mos! t
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.
The Cheyenne VA Medical Cen! ter is a Level 2
facility, providing 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 LincolnÂ's promise - Â"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphanÂ" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are AmericaÂ's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. 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. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans. KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
English language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Random drug testing
Physical standards
Current, full and unrestricted medical license DUTIES:
Provider is a fellowship trained Gastroenterology
Specialist and preferred board certified in Internal Medicine. Provider will oversee the GI Laboratory;
perform endoscopic procedures and GI Specialty Services. Skilled in moderate sedation. Expected to document into CPRS in a timely! manner. Participate in Process Improvement / Quality
Assurance pro! jects and other administrative duties as assigned.
Possesses knowledge of age-related changes in disease,
pharmacology and in the general care and management of elderly patients and
applies this knowledge in assigned patient care and education responsibilities. Protects printed and electronic files containing
sensitive date in accordance with the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974 and
other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statues and policy and VHA
policy. Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA
missions. Consistently communicates and
treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff)
in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
Work schedules may vary depending on the hiring facility.
Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized.
- Recruitment Incentive IS authorized.
Education Debt ! Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this
medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator
for additional information.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship
English language proficiency
Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required.
Licensure and Registration - Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) o! f the United States or in the District of Columbia. The Physician must ! maintain a current registration to continue employment with the VA
Educational requirements - 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:
Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
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.
For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as describe! d above is required.
First-Year Residency (Internship) - Completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was competed. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidate's acceptability for residency training. Approved residencies are:
Those approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals, American Medical Association, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, OR
Other residencies or their equivalents which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of postgraduate education.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 15, 2002! .
Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a P! rofessional 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light lifting (under 15 lbs), light carrying (under 15 lbs), use of fingers, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability, working closely with others, working alone, and working with biohazardous materials.
NOTE : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You 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.
If you are using for! eign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veteran's 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 DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, wid! ow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a complete! d SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed. 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, 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:
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.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can! be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:30:01 GMT