Physician Psychiatrist
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Physician Psychiatrist right now, this vacancy will be depute in Virginia. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 974536
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.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Application packages that are deemed eligible will be referred to the Selecting Official in an ongoing basis throughout the open period of this announcement. Applicants will be notified when/if applications have been reviewed and referred.
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.
Many full time Psychiatrist (GS-0602-15) positions are currently available in the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service, Hampton VA Medica! l Center. The normal tour of duty is Monday through Friday, 8a! m to 4:30pm. There may be some instances where the incumbent would be required to work after 4:30 p.m., or have the flexibility to work outside the normal tour of duty. Recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary/Grade is determined by the Professional Standards Board based on education, qualifications, experience, and credentials. This announcement is open to all qualified US Citizens. More than one applicant may be hired from this announcement. First consideration will be given to permanent VAMC Hampton employees.
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 : Recruitment bonus and/or Relocation incentive may be authorized. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior non-Federal or military service experience.
VA encoura! ges persons with disabilities to apply. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
Relocation/Recruitment incentive MAY be authorized upon review and approval DUTIES:
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
a. Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
b. Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population of patients of males, females, geriatric, and post deployment combat veterans who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues that may include homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network.
c. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units/programs in the Medical Center ! to which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to pr! actice including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders.
d. The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals.
e. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care.
f. Orders diagnostic tests and consultations, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions
g. Ensures that the practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice psychiatric guidelines, VISN standards, nati! onal statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, mandatory continuing education, and HIPPA policies.
h. Participates in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency program, performs on call duties, and performs other directly related duties as assigned.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2:
Basic Requirements:
(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 t! he Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of st! udy was completed.
(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 requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
(d) First-Year Residency (Internship). Completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed, Internship accredited by the American Psychiatric Association.
(e) Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Per VA Handbook 5019, Part IV, Appendix A, all full- and part-time employees, Volunteers and trainees are required to complete a Tuberculin Test prior to employment or assignment to duties where they may be exposed to tuberculosis.
(f) English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to dire! ct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
(g) Certification. Must be Board Cetified or meet qualifications for board elgiblity, Certification by the American Specialty Board.
If assigned to the Buprenorphine Clinic, a DEA waiver to prescribe Buprenorphine is required.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
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 (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: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All e! ducation claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
TRANSCRIPTS ARE A REQUIRED DOCUMENT; THEREFORE, FAILURE TO SUBMIT WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants must meet any physical, language, license or degree requirements.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States , and be at least 16 years of age as of the closing date. !
Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.
Must possess Full unrestricted licensure, certification or registration.
Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a two year probationary period.
Public Law 95-201 requires that persons appointed to direct patient-care positions must possess the required basic proficiency in spoken and written English. HOW ! YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or suppo! rting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. 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/about-va/index.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacanci! es.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Telework is not authorized.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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