Physician- Psychiatry (HCHV)
Location: Houston, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Physician- Psychiatry (HCHV) right now, this job will be designated in Texas. More complete informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 866131 (Include on all documents)
Salary : To be determined by Professional Standard Board of y! our peers and based on your education and experience.
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 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 experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel (for physicians and dentists) in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
VA encourages persons with disabiliti! es to apply. KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
Engl! ish language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Random drug testing
Physical standards DUTIES:
This position is located at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center (MEDVAMC), in Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) section of the Mental Health Care Line (MHCL), working with a multidisciplinary case management team providing comprehensive psychiatric care. The MEDVAMC is recruiting academic psychiatrists at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. MEDVAMC is a tertiary care facility committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching and research. Nearly 4000 employees provide high quality care and services to more than 100,000 Veteran patients. The MEDVAMC provides clinical training for healthcare professionals through affiliations with Baylor College of Medicine and 86 other educational and research institutions. The MEDVAMC supports research under the MEDVAMC Research & Development program and is t! he site for a Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC).
Work schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (may be required to work weekends, evenings or other irregular tours of duty).
Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship
English language proficiency
Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required.
Licensure and Registration - Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. The Physician must maintain a current registration to continue employment with the VA
Educational requirements - Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in m! edicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained fro! m 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:
Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
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.
For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required.
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 competed. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident! Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidate's acceptability for residency training. Approved residencies are:
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
Other residencies or their equivalents which the Professional Standards 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.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 15, 2002.
Salary determination will be based on a recommendation by the Professional Standards Board and approved by the Medical Center Director.
NOTE : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States D! epartment of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qual! ifications for this position. You 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.
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.
Veteran's 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 DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt! of compensation for service-connected disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package t! hat includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insura! nce, health benefits, 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.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Grade and salary will be based on a recommendation by the Professional Standards Board and approved by the Medical Center Director.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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If you were eligible to this job, please giv! e us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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