Staff Physician (Anesthesiologist)
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Staff Physician (Anesthesiologist) right now, this occupation will be settled in New Mexico. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
947842
Albuquerque is a major metropolitan area with a population exceeding 600,00! 0 and is nestled between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande. Albuquerque is home to a growing TV/movie industry. The climate is one of the best features, with very mild winters and warm summers and cool evenings. Outdoor activities are vast and include hiking, skiing, mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, biking, year-round golf and tennis.
OUR MISSION:
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?
As a 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 technically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to! Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cem! eteries.
Failing to submit any documentation that is required and listed under the "Required Documents" tab may result in loss of consideration.
You may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
DUTIES:
The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking an anesthesiologist for full time employment. The NMVAHCS has an academic affiliation with the University of New Mexico. The Anesthesiology Service is a small, congenial department consisting of anesthesiologists and CRNA, with anesthesia residents, medical students and SRNAs that rotate through the depart! ment. The position will involve mainly CRNA/resident supervision with some opportunity to perform your own cases. The job allows time for academic study and responsibilities. The anesthesia performed here is cooperative and friendly, and we are motivated to provide anesthetic care equivalent to any. There is no OB, trauma and pediatrics, but otherwise there is a variety of interesting and challenging areas. The NMVAHCS serves as the tertiary referral center for New Mexico, West Texas, eastern Arizona and souther Colorado. The types of procedures done here include but are not limited to: cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, urological and neurological procedures with occasional sedation for GI and interventional radiology. A postoperative epidural service is also included. There are opportunities to perform as much regional anesthesia, including ultrasound guided techniques, as the candidate wishes as well as TEE. Patient care, research, and ! teaching opportunities are available.
Position Title / PD#:! Staff Physician / NA
Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Status Code: 1276
Background Information: NACI
This is not a supervisory position.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives are authorized for this position.
Recruitment/Relocation Expenses are NOT AUTHORIZED for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.
(Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with Chapter 3, seciton A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
Licensure:
Must have a current full, active, and unrestriced 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, c! urrent licensure.
Minimum qualifications
:
M.D. degree,
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Anesthesiology
Conditions of Employment
:
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.
Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one or two year probationary period.
Physical Requireme! nts:
Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs an! d over): Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATIONS STANDARD
http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
PLEASE
NOTE
:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution 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 will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
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 DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) 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.
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, C.V., and/or supporting
documentation will be reviewed.
Please
follow all instructions carefully.
Errors
or om! issions may affect consideration for employment.
In
descri! bing your experience, please be clear and specific.
We may not make assumptions regarding your
experience.
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. This link provides an overview of the
benefits currently offered. For more information please visit
us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
NOTE:
Applicant's education and length of practice (experience)
will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary
of the applicant selected.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to
fill additional vacancies.
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.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 07:06:15 GMT
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