Posted: 06/10/2014 | Employer: VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Physician - Compensation & Pension (.5 Part-Time)Job Title: Physician - Compensation & Pension (.5 Part-Time)Department: Department Of Veterans AffairsAgency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationJob Announcement Number: VQ-14-SMO-1235006SALARY RANGE: $98,967.00 to $195,000.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 to Tuesday, June 17, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: VM-0602-00 POSITION INFORMATION: Part Time - Permanent DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location:Fargo, ND View MapWHO MAY APPLY: This is .5 part-time position (20 hours per week) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Not Applicable SUPERVISORY STATUS: NoJOB SUMMARY:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1135061 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. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ . The Fargo VA Health Care System is a Level 2 Medical Center and a member of Veterans Integrated Service Network 23. This facility combines a 39 bed medical facility along with a 38 bed Community Living Center providing transitional care, both accredited by The Joint Commission. The Fargo VA Health Care System provides a wide spectrum of primary and tertiary acute and extended care inpatient and outpatient activities in an academic setting. Due to the growing veteran population in our service area, nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) have been established with the tenth planned for opening in late 2013. The Fargo VA Health Care System has an active research program and has a successful affiliation with the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. If you're looking for a variety, Fargo, North Dakota has it all! The state experiences all four of the breathtaking seasons, has a growing economy, rolling farmlands, and the lowest unemployment rate in the country. In the Fargo-Moorhead area we have three universities and one technical/community colleges as well as a thriving arts community. If you like sports, Fargo is home to the Redhawks Independent Baseball Organization, the FM Jets hockey team, and the Red River Valley Speedway. We also are in close proximity to attend the University of North Dakota hockey games. The North Dakota State University Bison, Division I FCS National Champions in 2011 and 2012. There is an assortment of outdoor activities from which to choose - snowmobiling, ice fishing, regular fishing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, hunting, tubing, canoeing, hiking, camping, & biking to name a few. For more information about Fargo go to http://livability.com/fargo/nd/magazine or the FM Chamber of Commerce http://www.gfmedc.com/. TRAVEL REQUIRED•Not RequiredRELOCATION AUTHORIZED•NoKEY REQUIREMENTS•U.S. Citizenship (Non-Citizens may be appointed under circumstances).•Must pass pre-employment examination. •Background and/or Security Investigation required. •Designated and/or random drug testing required.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DUTIES:Back to topPhysician will be responsible for completing assigned compensation and pension exams. Exams are very specific in nature and national guidelines are used in the completion of these exams. Salary will be determined by Compensation Panel. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to topBASIC REQUIREMENTS a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens IAW VA Handbook 5005). b. Education. 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 Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: (1) Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted. (2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. (3) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure. c. 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. The facility Director may waive this licensure requirement if the physician is to serve in a country other than the United States and the physician has licensure in that country. e. Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. f. English Language Proficiency. Physicians, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). g. Board Certification. Board Certification or Board Eligible is preferred. h. Basic Life Support (BLS). BLS is mandatory. You will be required to show proof of current BLS training at the time of credentialing and privileging. i. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). ACLS is preferred. You will be required to show proof of current ACLS training at the time of credentialing and privileging. APPLICANTS 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. *** VET PRO: Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a credentialing process before entering on duty. This process includes employment verification, personal history, education & license/registration/certification verification, and reference check. Selected candidate will be required to provide a certified copy of college transcript(s) and information on any licenses/certifications/or registrations currently or previously held.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. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------BENEFITS:Back to topWorking 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.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized. The applicant(s) selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program. OTHER INFORMATION: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOW TO APPLY:Back to topTo begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.YOU MUST INCLUDE A RESUME IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide ( http://www.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc ) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.If you cannot apply online:1.Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.2.Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .3.Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.4.Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:1.Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: T1135061. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.2.Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:1.Resume. This is a required item and must be submitted with your application.2.A completed Occupational Questionnaire3.VA Form 2850 Application for Physicians (Available at http://www.vacareers.va.gov/VACAREERS/job-search/index.asp ).4.Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www4.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/OF306.pdf). This is a required form and must be submitted with your application.5.If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 (required). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf).6.If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action. (required).AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Steven M. OlsonPhone: (701)232-3241x2353Email: STEVEN.OLSON2@VA.GOVAgency Information:VHA Fargo HCS2101 N Elm StreetFargo, ND58102