Physician - Home Based Primary Care (Rural Health)
Location: Lyons, New Jersey
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring Physician - Home Based Primary Care (Rural Health) right now, this job will be designated in New Jersey. More complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 735047
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.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA physician, 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.
Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. Relocation/Recruitment incentive MAY be authorized upon review and approval by management.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship required
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required
Current, valid, unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required
Background and/or Security Investigation required
English Language Proficiency required
DUTIES:
This position requires the incumbent to drive a government vehicle to various home-based rural locations in New Jersey. Rural areas covered will be primarily but not limited to Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon counties. The Rural Health (RH) Physician provides medical leadership to an interdisciplinary team focused on serving homebound patients living in New Jersey's rural counties (primarily Warren, Sussex and Hunterdon) through the Home Based Primary Care Program. The Physician works closely with Nurse Practitioners who carry panels of Veteran patients and may oversee her/his own panel. Should be familiar with Joint Commission Home Care Standards. Geriatrician required, home care experience preferred.
Relocation/recruitment expenses will not be reimbursed.
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. Current, unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record required. Board certification or eligibility is preferred but not required.
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/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407 (d).
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 towards 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.
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 responding 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 .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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