Physician (Psychiatrist)
Location: Waco, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician (Psychiatrist) right now, this job will be depute in Texas. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 974005
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a Psychiatrist in Waco, Texas.
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 Redu! ction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical ! center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized.
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 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 serious mental illnesses, including
PTSD, to ! include acute care on a closed psychiatric inpatient unit, as well as
outpatient treatment and services. The incumbent will provide on-call
consultation 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 chronic,
serious mental illnesses is preferred, including an interest in the provision
of both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREM ENTS:
Must be a citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be
appointed when it is no! t possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance
with VA Hand! book 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, chapter 3, section A, paragraph
3g.)
Must have a degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent
degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic
medicine.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required
by 38 U.S.C 7402(d) and 7407(d).
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 Columbia.
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 Qu! alification 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. 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 must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: A pre-placement examination is required for this position.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, elig! ible 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 .
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:
Workin! g 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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