Attending Staff Physician (BE/BC Internal Medicine or Geriatrics)
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Attending Staff Physician (BE/BC Internal Medicine or Geriatrics) right now, this occupation will be designated in Mississippi. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and b! ecome part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have â€"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you’ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise â€" "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" â€" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center and the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Department of Medicine are seeking one full-time and one part-time faculty physician to work primarily in the Community Living Center (CLC) and Ho! spice/Palliative Care Units as an attending physician. Board e! ligibility/certification in Internal Medicine is required and Board eligibility/certification in Geriatrics is favorable, but not required. Qualifications for faculty appointment to the University of Mississippi, School of Medicine as determined by the Chairman of Internal Medicine are required. Faculty appointment and salary will commensurate with credentials and experience. This position will include direct patient care in the CLC and Hospice/Palliative Care Units, Palliative Care Consultation, teaching and research as well as supervision/teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows who rotate through these areas. Board eligible/certified Geriatricians will assist with Geriatrics Consults and outpatient clinics. Other duties may be assigned by the Chief of Medical Service. Join VA! The Best Care! The Best Careers!
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Required Skills:QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
- 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.
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 Standards: Applicants must successfully complete a preemployment physical including the possibility of a dr! ug screen. English Language Proficiency: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English. Drug-Free Workplace: The VA has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of ilegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive. Background Investigation: A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's sucessful completion of a background security investiagtion and favorable adjucation. Failure to successfully meet these requirement will be grounds for termination. Veterans' Preference: When applying for Fe! deral Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupation! al 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.
Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributi! ons to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
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This occupation will be opened on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:11:18 GMT
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