Physician (Dermatologist)
Location: Salem Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physician (Dermatologist) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Virginia. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 733559. Please include on all uploaded documents and refer to this number when making inquiries.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have become the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's veterans.
The VA Medical Center of Salem, Virginia is located adjacent to Roanoke, both of which are nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. The Salem & Roanoke metropolitan area provide its' residents with a reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, low crime, low taxes, and some of the finest public and private schools in Virginia. In addition to the many urban amenities found within the cities of Salem and Roanoke, the Roanoke Valley offers numerous opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, including the Roanoke Star and its overlook of the Roanoke Valley, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake, and a variety of National parks and wildlife areas.
The Salem VA Medical Center is seeking a full time Dermatologist to join its staff of experienced physicians in the Department of Medicine at the Medical Center. The Salem VA Medical Center maintains active academic affiliations with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), and the University of Virginia School of Medicine (UVA), all of which allow numerous teaching and mentoring opportunities for physicians within their scopes of practice. In addition to these opportunities through our academic affiliations, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive care for patients within the scope of general Dermatologic practice. The successful candidate's practice will be focused primarily within the Dermatology Clinic of the Salem VAMC, with the occassional requirement for inpatient consultion throughout the Medical Center.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing
Background and/or Security Investigation
Must pass Pre-Employment Examination
Licensures, Certifications, and Registrations
Must complete a 2 year probationary period
DUTIES:
Provides comprehensive Dermatology care to inpatients and outpatients of the Salem VAMC.
Provides appropriate education for the patient and family members regarding the patient's illness and/or management of care.
Works collaboratively with the primary care providers, as well as the general and plastic surgeons of the Medical Center.
In conjuction with the Salem Center of Excellence Transformation Initiative Learning Center (TILC), staff Dermatologists participate in electronic consultation (e-consults) in order to improve access to and the quality of dermatology care through the tele-dermatology program and related technologies.
Participates in the academic mission of the Salem VAMC by specialty-related teaching of clinical staff, medical students and other health profession trainees as a part of clinics, consults and conferences.
Staff Dermatologists will provide resident and/or trainee supervision as necessary and appropriate.
Participates in research investigations, which includes self-initated studies, mentoring of trainees, and collaborating with other specialty areas within the medical center.
Participates in or leads process improvement efforts related to the Dermatology Clinic, the Department of Medicine, and the Medical Center.
**SALARY DETERMINED BY PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION PANEL COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS .
**May be eligible for recruitment/relocation bonus.
**May be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
Degree of Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting in a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Must be board certified or board eligible in Dermatology
Must acquire and maintain American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Veterans Preference : When applying for Federal jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application and/or resume. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled/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 application, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof, prior to appointment as documentation of entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.Special Employment Consideration: Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply: 5 CFR 213.3102 "u", Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities; mental retardation, severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities; and Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. If interviews are conducted, you may be evaluated based upon responses you provide to questions during the 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 and sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). For more information on employment opportunities and benefits, please visit our website at: http://www.VAcareers.va.gov .
In addition to "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. To learn more about these benefits, visit: http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
The Department of Veterans Affairs may offer Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a househould 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 .
OTHER INFORMATION:
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 90 or more before any Veterans' Preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:18:01 GMT