Physician (Pulmonologist)
Location: Salem, Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Physician (Pulmonologist) right now, this position will be dwelled in Virginia. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
722404.
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall h! ave borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The Salem VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time, temporary Pulmonologist to join its staff of experienced professionals as a core member and integral part of the SCAN-ECHO Team assigned to the Medical Center. The Specialty Care Access Network-Extension for Healthcare Outcomes (SCAN-ECHO) is an innovative health care program that is designed to support local treatment of chronic and complex diseases in rural and medically underserved areas through consultation, education and training. The SCAN-ECHO Pulmonologist works with other SCAN-ECHO Team members to provide expert technical assistance, strategic guidance and consultation in the delivery of pulmonary services for patients regarding complex medical conditions and mental health issues affecting their medical care and/or psychosocial functioning. The successful candidate should be inti! mately acquainted with clinical treatment modalities, administ! rative and clinical support systems, and implementation sciences, as well as knowledgeable about multifaceted health care delivery systems and their relationship to external review organizations and hospital and service level operations. Members of the SCAN-ECHO Team also participate in SCAN-ECHO related and parallel T21 programs as deemed appropriate which may include PACT TILC, Specialty Care Surgical Care Team Based Neighborhood Program, and Education.
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 education 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; and over 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 r! esearch and development program, which has been fully accredited for ov! er a decade. The Medical Center currently has active research projects encompassing studies in the areas of endocrinology and metabolism, psychiatry & psychology, pulmonary disease, cardiology, nephrology, and infectious disease.
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he 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 larger areas, 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, i! ncluding 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.
NOTE:
Candidate's education and experience will be reviewed by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
Relocation Expenses are not authorized.
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
DUTIES:
Temporary position not to exceed 9/30/2014
TOUR OF DUTY: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; other schedules as n! eeded with on-call
DUTIES:
Maintains full responsib! ility for implementation, evaluation, leadership, guidance, consultation, and oversight of all pulmonology program components for SCAN-ECHO at the Regional level.
Provides education and coordinates training from the Salem VAMC SCAN-ECHO team widely across Regions VISNs, and at the local facility level regarding the implementation of SCAN-ECHO policies and the use of evidence-based behavioral health practices and clinical practice guidelines.
Provides expert professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional pulmonary health issues.
Facilitates the improvement of qualify and availability of treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation services in order to reduce illness, death, and cost for patients with complex medical conditions and mental health concerns.
Provides consultation and leadership to members of the clinical and administrative staff at all levels of the system for implementation of the SCAN-ECHO Program.
Collaborates with regional, VISN, and local level leadership and clinical providers through video and teleconference to provide expert consultation of patients with unmanaged chronic medical conditions with multiple comorbidities.
Oversees the establishment of quality assurance processes for all behavioral health SCAN interventions.
Participates actively in other clinical, educational, and research activities of the Pulmonary Section including conventional continuity clinics, outreach clinics, supervision/performance/interpretation of non-invasive and/or invasive pulmonary diagnostic procedures, attending on inpatient services, didactic and bedside teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows assigned to Pulmonary Section, and laboratory and/or clinical research, as applic! able.
Provides full range of pulmonology diagnosis and treatme! nt services in providing quality care for complex cases with multiple comorbidities.
Provides an overview of National, Regional, VISN, and local level program evaluation data and research at VA and regional or national Scientific or professional meetings, as appropriate.
Incumbent may be involved in Medical Training Programs locally and with academic affiliates.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must meet the appropriate qualification standard for Physicians as defined by VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
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Citizenship.
Candidate must be a citizen of the United States.
Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3g.
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Education.
Please see below.
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Licensure.
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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.
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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).
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Physical Requirements.
Please see below.
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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
.
Approved residencies are:
1.
Those approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals, American Medical Association, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or
2.
Other residencies or their equivalents which the Professional Stand! ards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training.
The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of postgraduate education.
PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENTS FOR 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:
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Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
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Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
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Schools (including foreign schools) acce! pted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
APPLICANTS 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. 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
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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 provide a evidence of ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification with your application in order to receive credit for that educati! on.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirement! s 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 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 an occasional need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness, and hazardous materials.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
A review of each candidateÂ's application package will be conducted to ensure that the candidate meets the qualifications required for this position. Candidates who meet the qualifications for this position wil! l then be referred to the hiring official for review.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect consideration your for employment.
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). In addition to "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. To learn more about benefits, visit:
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
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OTHER INFORMATION:
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.
VeteranÂ's Preference:
The primary consideration in making appointments of ! physicians under 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, will be the professional ! needs of VHA.
Consistent with this policy, however, veterans will be given preference when qualifications of candidates are approximately equal.
This includes qualified disabled veterans and preference eligible candidates as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108.
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.aspx
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Federal agencies provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, contact the hiring agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a ! resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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