Physician (Psychiatrist)
Location: Waco, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician (Psychiatrist) right now, this vacancy will be presented in Texas. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 870355
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.
Central Texas
Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is one of the largest integrated health
care systems in the Department of Veterans Affairs and includes facilities in
Temple, Waco, and Austin, TX. Community-Based Outpatient Clinics are located in
Brownwood, Cedar Park, Palestine, and Bryan-College Station. NO STATE TAXES!!!
NOTE : 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.
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 medica! l center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program C! oordinator for additional information. KEY REQUIREMENTS
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.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English DUTIES:
This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
This is a part-time position working two days per week.
This
position is located in Waco, Texas. The incumbent will be assigned to Mental
Health and Behavioral Medicine (MH&BM) Service, and provide psychiatric
services to the Waco site. The primary responsibilities will be in the
assessment, management, and coordination of care for individuals with substance
use disorders and serious mental illnesses, including PTSD, on a closed
psychiatric inpatient unit and outpatient treatment and services. The incumbent
will provide on-call consultatio! n coverage in rotation with the other staff
psychiatrists in Waco. The incumbent will be under the supervision of the
Chief, MH&BM Service, Waco campus. The incumbent will perform teaching
activities and supervision of fellows, residents, and medical students, as
available. The incumbent will maintain an academic appointment with the Texas
A&M College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science.
Research opportunities are available and encouraged. Interest and expertise in
management of substance use disorders is preferred, including an interest in
the provision of both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Recruitment/Relocation incentives are authorized for this position.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ESTABLISHES AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. THE FIRST LIST OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS WILL BE PULLED FOR REFERRAL ON APRIL 18, 2013, AND! THEN BI-WEEKLY AFTER THAT UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. DURING THAT TI! ME PERIOD IF YOU UPDATE EXISTING INFORMATION YOU MUST ALERT THE POINT OF CONTACT OF THIS VACANCY VIA EMAIL OF THE CHANGE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE AT NO FAULT OF THE FACILITY AND YOUR UPDATED INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREM ENTS:
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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, Appendix G2, chapter 3,
section A, paragraph 3g.)
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Must have a degree of doctor of
medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in
medicine or osteopathic medicine.
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Must be proficient in spoken and
written English as required by 38 U.S.C 7402(d) and 7407(d).
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Must have a full and unrestricted
license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth
of the United States or District of Colum! bia.
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Must have completed a first-year
residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for
the year in which it was completed.
Preferred Experience:
Board certification is preferred.
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.
http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
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. Applica! nts can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.go! v/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 must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a pre-employment examination.
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 Pr! eference" 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 .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé 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.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position! is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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