Physician (Chief, Extended Care & Geriatrics)
Location: Salem Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Physician (Chief, Extended Care & Geriatrics) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Virginia. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that! is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have â€"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you’ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
Salem VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time physician to join its experienced staff of physicians and health professionals as the Chief, Extended Care and Geriatrics Service at the medical center. This position is responsible for the clinical, administrative, and programmatic oversight for inpatient and outpatient programs of the Service, including Community Residential Care, Contract Adult Day Health Care, Contract Nursing Homes, Respite Care, Home Health Aide, Home Telehealth, Home Base Primary Care, ! and two Community Living Centers one of which contains an embe! dded Hospice/Palliative Care Unit.
Salem VA Medical Center, located in the Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), is a 298-bed, Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 1C facility serving Veterans in southwestern Virginia.SVAMC is located in Salem, Virginia with community based outpatient clinics in Lynchburg, Wytheville, Staunton, Danville, and Tazewell.SVAMC's primary service area includes 26 counties representing over 8,800 sq. miles with a population of over 112,500 Veterans.SVAMC provides primary care and specialty care with a broad scope of available clinical services. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, mental health, extended care and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and supportive and social services.
Salem VA Medical Center is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as educatio! n and research.SVAMC maintains three active medical school affiliations with the University Of Virginia School Of Medicine, the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; nine academic affiliations with prominent regional Nursing Schools;andover 80 academic affiliations with various colleges and universities to promote the training of associated health professions. In addition to our focus on Veteran care and our academic affiliates,Salem VA Medical Center has an active research and development program, which has been fully accredited for over a decade.The Medical Center currently has active researchprojectsencompassing studies in the areas of endocrinology and metabolism, psychiatry & psychology, pulmonary disease, cardiology, nephrology, and infectious disease.SVAMC has participated in a number of VA Cooperative Programs in the past, and is presently involved with ongoing VA Cooperative studies.
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 provides its residents with a reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, low taxes, some of the finest public and private schools in Virginia, and many urban amenities traditionally expected of largerareas, including art and entertainment venues, museums and galleries, symphony, ballet, and competitive youth sports for the family. In addition to the rich diversity of metropolitan experiences available to our residents, the Roanoke Valley also 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, beautiful mountainside wineries and golf courses, and a variety of National parks and wildlife areas.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentives and Education Debt Reduction Programmay be authorized for highly qualifie! d candidates.
Required Skills:BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship. Candidate must be a citizen of the United States.
Licensure. Applicant must possess a 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.
English Language Proficiency. Physicians, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 7407(d).
Physical Requirements. The physical requirements of this position include occasional lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), repetitive motion,and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly,reading, and logical thinking. The environment's pace c! an vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring handling of mult! iple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may be an occasionalneed to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness, and hazardous materials.
Post-Graduate Residency. Candidate must have completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, in a residency program approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed.
PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
In addition to the basic qualifications required for this position, the following additional qualifications are necessary for this position:
Candidateshould be board certified, at a minimum,in Internal Medicine or a related specialty.
Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a! team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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: Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:29:58 GMT