Physician(neurologist)-vascular
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Charleston
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain
open until June 30, 2022. The initial cut off date for referral of
eligible applications will be April 4, 2022, with subsequent cut
off dates bi-weekly. Eligible applications received after that date
will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies
occur on an as needed basis until positions are filled.Learn more
about this agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing
dates03/21/2022 to 09/30/2022Salary$200,000 - $282,480 per yearPay
scale & gradeAD 15HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following
location:Charleston, SC1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework
eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses
reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork
scheduleIntermittentServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNoneJob
family (Series)0602 Medical OfficerSupervisory statusNoSecurity
clearanceOtherDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and
riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination
processCredentialingSuitability/FitnessAnnouncement
numberOCA-11434365-22-LMControl number644056800HelpThis job is open
toThe publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to
the U.S.Clarification from the agencyAll qualified candidates
encouraged to apply.Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified
citizens.VideosHelpDutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards
package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. This position is eligible for
the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment
reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual
eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit
your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval,
award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five
years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services
program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn
more. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Authorized EDRP POC: Contact Jacob.towner@va.gov or Contact VHA
EDRP Program Support at VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP
Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary,
annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual
leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and
possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional
federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in
contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term
life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried
into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from
any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year
reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail
coverage provided. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and
no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule:
Management reserve the right to adjust based on needs of the
facility. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the
following: Join a team of > 20 neurology providers, some full
time VA, others part-time with the affiliate Medical University of
South Carolina. Neurology service operates a busy clinic with
subspecialty expertise in stroke, movement disorders,
neuromuscular, ALS, dementia, epilepsy, and also an emphasis on
general neurology. Neurophysiology lab with EMG, EEG, and
neurophysiology tech support, as well as inpatient service, 1-bed
epilepsy monitoring unit, and consultative services. The
intermittent vascular neurologist will be assigned primarily to
cover the stroke fellow clinic on a prn basis. The vascular
neurologist might also be asked to staff the neurology inpatient
service as staffing needs arise. HelpRequirementsConditions of
EmploymentU.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when
it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with
VA 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 VA.Selective Service
Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959You may be
required to serve a probationary periodSubject to a
background/security investigationMust be proficient in written and
spoken EnglishSelected applicants will be required to complete an
online onboarding processMust pass pre-employment physical
examinationParticipation in the seasonal influenza vaccination
program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Personnel (HCP)Participation in the Coronavirus Disease
2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all
Department of Veterans Affairs PersonnelQualificationsApplicants
pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure
requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not
be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United
States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is
not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA
Policy.Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree
resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic
medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the
schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year
in which the course of study was completed.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.Residency Training: Physicians must have completed
residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
in an accredited core specialty training program leading to
eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved
in academic training programs may be required to be board certified
for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved
by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
(ACGME), b) OR[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic
Association (AOA),OR(3) Other residencies (non-US residency
training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified
practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff
Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with
appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the
physician to an appropriate range of patient care
experiences.Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited
residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic
requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as
"Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed
physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed
on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered
independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they
are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform
certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery
residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.Proficiency in
spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Board
Certification Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook
5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This
can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical
Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight
physical effort may be required. Functional Requirements: Use of
Fingers, Hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental Factors:
Outside and Inside, Working Alone.EducationDegree of Doctor of
Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of
education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The
degree must have been obtained from an institution whose
accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of
study was completed. Approved schools are:Schools of medicine
accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for
the year in which the degree was granted, orSchools of osteopathic
medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College
Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year
in which the degree was granted.For foreign medical graduates not
covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with
the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must
obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the
applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate,
facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets
(or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate
graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the
VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of
38 U.S.C. - 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine
not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research,
academic, or administrative position with no patient care
responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional
circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate
high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty
area.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be
used to fill additional vacancies.It is the policy of the VA to not
deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or
periods of unemployment.This position is in the Excepted Service
and does not confer competitive status.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.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for
Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for
our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for
military service members.Financial Disclosure Report:Not requiredIf
you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not
have in electronic form, view the following link for information
regarding an Alternate Application. Pandemic Telework Program: Due
to COVID-19, the VA is currently in an expanded telework posture.
If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if
your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once
employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be
expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.
[Management officials will provide information about returning to
the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable.] At that
time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework
depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and
the duties of the position.Read moreHelpA career with the U.S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits
package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have
access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more
about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits
depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position
is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency
for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will
Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well
you meet the qualifications above.Your application, r--sum--, C.V.,
and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please
follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect
consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process
will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any
point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to
paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through
National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other
organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions;
spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build
critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide
valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid
employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience,
including volunteer experience. Veterans' Preference Note:
Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given
preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal
for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs,
eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt
(CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the
questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s)
which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general,
etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be
released or discharged within 120 days you must submit
documentation related to your active duty service which reflects
the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general,
etc.), and 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 Veteran Preference" with required proof
as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award
preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please
visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans'
Preference.HelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees
with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you
and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are
designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new
windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our
benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position
you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or
intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the
specific benefits offered.As a new or existing federal employee,
you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your
benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a
permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You
may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with
your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.To
apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume.
Other documents may be requested later in the process if
needed.
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