Physician - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
Location: Great Falls Montana
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physician - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Montana. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 951069
Physician, Primary Care Provider, Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), V! A Montana Health Care System, Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC), Great Falls, Montana
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.
Relocation Incentives and Recruitment Incentives are authorized for this position.
This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be referred to the selecting official monthly. One position will also be advertised as a Nurse Practitioner.
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 salary of the applicant selected.
POSITION: Physician, Primary Care Provider, Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), VM-0602. Two full time permanent positions located in Ambulatory Care, Great Falls, MT at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Hours of work: Monday through Friday.
Thrift Savings Plan with government matching, and the Federal Retirement System.
A variety of Health and Life insurance options with very affordable premiums.
Paid malpractice protection, education debt reduction (if loans qualify and funds are available), and paid time off for continuing medical education.
Paid time off package that includes 26 vacation days, 13 sick days and 10 Federal paid holidays.
Performance awards up to 7.5% of salary given annually depending on individual performance.
Cost of living increases & longevity pay in! creases of $3,000 every two years of service. KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required. DUTIES:
Seeking full-time board certified (preferred) Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician for Ambulatory Care. The incumbent will deliver services to veterans presenting for health care. Duties will include day-to-day care of veteran patients presenting with ambulatory/primary care appointments. This position may include participation in the provision of telemedicine care to outlying communities as well as occasional travel to other VA clinics within Montana to provide clinical coverage.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light lifting (under 15 lbs), light carrying (under 15 lbs), use of fingers, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability, work! ing closely with others, working alone, and working with biohazardous m! aterials..
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements :
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
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.
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard:
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
b. Education. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been ! obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
(1) Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
(2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
(3) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
c. Licensure and Registration. 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requireme! nt for continuing active, current licensure. The facility Director may w! aive this licensure requirement if the physician is to serve in a country other than the United States and the physician has licensure in that country.
PLEASE
NOTE :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution 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 will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
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 DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) and/or documentation related to your
active duty service w! hich shows dates of service, character of service
(honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. For more information, please review the information
for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, 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:
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
ben! efits currently offered. For more information please visit
us at ht! tp://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.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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 excepted appointment authority.
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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: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:19:42 GMT