Physician (ENT Head and Neck Oncology)
Location: Omaha ! Nebraska
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician (ENT Head and Neck Oncology) right now, this career will be placed in Nebraska. For detail informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1012651
Important: Current permanent VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System employees will be given first consideration.
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 m! ultiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportu! nities 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 grade and salary of the applicant selected.
NOTE: Applications will be pulled the last business day of each month.
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.
The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required
Must pass pre-employment examination
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required
Background and/or Security Investigation required
English Language Proficiency required DUTIES:
This position is in the Department of Surgery (ENT Head & Neck Oncology). Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon will provide a full range of diagnostic, therapeutic and operative procedures for patients in the outpatient, inpatient and operative settings. Comprehensive otolaryngic medical car! e includes surgical evaluation and peri-operative care in the ENT clini! c, inpatient wards and emergency department.
Responds to patient telephone calls, informs patients of test results, renews prescriptions, gives telephone/email advice to other provides and performs administrative duties.
Basic computer skills are required using VistA or CPRS for ordering and making entries into the electronic medical record. Board Certified or Board Eligible Current BLS certification
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday with variable hours and rotating weekends and call coverage. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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 o! f Columbia.
Preferred Experience
Board certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
Background in the full range of General Surgery procedures.
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.
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 appli! cants 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifting up to 35 pounds for 8-12 hours, intermittently; moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) for 8-12 hours, intermittently; lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient; Handling Policy (PCS-026) except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care;pulling for 8-12 hours, intermittently;pushing for 8-12 hours, intermittently;reaching above the shoulders for 8-12 hours, intermittently;both hands required;walking 8-12 hours, intermittently;standing 8-12 hours, intermittently;kneeling 8-12 hours, intermittently;repeated bending for 8-12 hours intermittently;climbing and use of both legs and arms for 8-12 hours, intermittently;both legs required;near vision correctable at 13-16Â" to Jaeger 1 to 4;far vision correctable in ! one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye; ability to distinguish basic colors;hearing (aid permitted);specific hearing requirements;and other: twisting, simple grasp and fine manipulation.
Veterans' 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 your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.a! spx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, ! résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. 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/why-choose-va/index.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:58:46 GMT