Physician Nephrologist vacancy at Department of Veterans Affairs in Richmond

Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Physician Nephrologist on Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:57:12 GMT. Physician Nephrologist Duties: Medicine Service is seeking a ABIM board certified or eligible nephrologist for a full-time position at the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RICVAMC) in Richmond, VA. Duties include provision of nephrology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position requires that the nephrologist accept rotating on-call schedule as well as nights and...

Physician Nephrologist

Location: Richmond Virginia

Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Physician Nephrologist right now, this vacancy will be placed in Virginia. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Duties:
Medicine Service is seeking a ABIM board certified or eligible nephrologist for a full-time position at the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RICVAMC) in! Richmond, VA. Duties include provision of nephrology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position requires that the nephrologist accept rotating on-call schedule as well as nights and weekend emergency coverage. Expertise in general nephrology, hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), complicated hypertension, pre- and post-renal transplant management, nephrolithiasis and other general nephrology areas is essential. The nephrologist is required to see inpatient consults and provide medical oversight for inpatient dialysis. A strong interest in research is a must. The appointment will have an academic appointment at Virginia Commonwealth University.

• The selected candidate will work various tours of duty to include rotating on-call as well as nights and weekend emergency coverage.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking! (distance), climbing, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitiv! e), repetitive motion and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials.

Summary

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.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions ! 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. 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. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.
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.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for thi! s position. Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment Incentives are not auth! orized for this position.

Qualifications & Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• 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.
• Must be board certified or eligible.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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.
Your applica! tion, 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 & Other Info

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. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently 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.

How to Apply

• All applicants a! re encouraged to apply online but may apply via Fax as outlined below. ! You may also obtain additional clinical information about the position by contacting George M. Feldman, M.D., Chief Renal Section (111), DVA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249, at E-mail: George.Feldman@va.gov.
• If you are applying for this position online or by fax, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
• If you are unable to apply online by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, November 01, 2013, please contact the point of contact listed in the announcement.

Online Applications
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropria! te documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

More Info

Richmond
VA
2013-09-24T02:47:32.491739
352228200
Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by t! he 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.
VM

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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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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 exce! pted appointment authority.
Per Year
VHA-652-13-LAW-966802

• Current Resume or CV - Detailed and Current
• VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Chiropractors (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf
• Declaration of Federal Employment OF 306 - http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf (All applicants except current Richmond VAMC employees)
• Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire
• Veterans eligibility documentation such as DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letters, as appropriate.
• If you are current a Federal employee, submit SF-50.
• Copies of all licenses and specialty board certifications.

Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference cl! aims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). Yo! u will not be contacted for additional information.

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX - Occupational Questionnaire Form) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 966802
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questio! nnaire .
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
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https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=966802&CheckStatus=Y
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2013-10-03T02:47:51.587589
VHA-652-13-LAW-966802

After we receive your application material, your experience will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications of the position. Your will be notified via email when this decision has been made.

15515-US Citizens and Non-Citizens
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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: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:57:12 GMT

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