Emergency Department Physician (Per Diem)
Location: Augusta Maine
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Emergency Department Physician (Per Diem) right now, this occupation will be placed in Maine. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
875649
A busy VA Emergency Department in an area with many recreational opportunities!
A per diem Emergency Department
Physician is needed in Augusta, Maine.
Must-haves; B/C or B/E specializing in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice by the appropriate accrediting agencies (EM preferred), unrestricted state medical license, qualified to diagnose, treat, and manage patients according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques.
Applications from veterans or persons with disabilities are welcomed.
Competitive salaries, generous leave package, health & life insurance benefits, and retirement benefits.
Additionally, the right candidate will experience the sense of patriotism and pride associated with working with veterans.
The incumbent is eligible to participate in a pension program as well as a matching Thrift Savings Plan which is similar to a 401K. Candidates with prior military experience may be able to combine their accrued military retirement credit with VA pen! sion benefits.
Live in Augusta, or within easy commut! ing distance, on the coast, in the mountains, or lakeside. Safe communities with highly rated school systems. Variety of outdoors recreational destinations, near-by college and university campuses, and other cultural events are some examples of what central Maine has to offer.
VA Maine Healthcare System
proudly serves Maine's veterans at a main campus in Augusta or any of nine outpatient clinics. It's a modern 67-operational bed facility with general medical, surgical, mental health beds, as well as 40 Skilled-Longer Stay beds, a 25-bed Dementia Unit, and a hospice unit. The oldest veterans' facility in the country (est.
1866
),
much of its 500+ acres is natural woodland habitat for wildlife. Living in
Maine
offers excellent quality of life and access to many cultural and recreational activities.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Mus! t pass pre-employment physical examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
DUTIES:
Services to be performed include but are not limited to:
Perform assessments/examinations on initial encounters with unscheduled, emergency and new patients.
Coordinate patient treatment plan (involve specialists as
appropriate).
Order appropriate routine diagnostic tests and X-ray studies necessary to complete the evaluation.
Provide physician oversight to Emergency
Department nurses and several Emergency Department mid-levels.
Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
Participate on committees of the
Medical/Dental staff.
Attend meetings of the Medical/Dental staff as well as Medical Service staff meetings.
Reco! mmend patients for hospital admissions.
Respond
to co! de beeper.
The physician must have an unrestricted medical license and must be ACLS certified.
Additional Responsibilities:
The Emergency Department Physicians will support the safety, occupational health, and fire protection program by the application of approved standards,
regulations, practices and work methods.
In the performance of official duties, the Emergency Department Physicians have regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive date which
must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHS policy. The
Physicians will be responsible for (1) protecting that data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and (2) following applicable
regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc. as set out in a! computer access agreement which the
employee signs.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Candidates must meet all the requirements identified in the VA Qualification Standard for Licensed Physician, VM-0602 as set forth in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2 dated April 15, 2002.
Directives and Policies
1. Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g.).
2. 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.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://ww! w.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
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Approve! d schools are:
2. a. Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
2. b. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
2. c. 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.
3. 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.
3. a. Impaired Licensure: A physician who has, or has ever had, any li! cense(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, chapter 3, section B, paragraph 14.
4. English Language Proficiency: Physicians 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).
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefi! ts 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
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OTHER INFORMATION:
1. By law, U.S. Citizens will be given first preference but non-citizens will be considered in the absence of qualified citizens.
2. This position is designated for random drug screening. You will be subject to a pre-employment random drug screen, and if employed you will continue to be subject to future random drug screening.
3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
http://www.sss.gov/
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4. Bargaining Unit position - this position is in the bargaining unit represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
5. For the informaiton of current and former Federal employees, relocation expenses are not authorized for this job opportunity.
6. Personal interviews are strongly encouraged, but for those candidates flying from long distances away, telecom, electronic interview may be allowed. This is usually arranged through a nearby Veterans' Administration facility that may be close to the applicantÂ's home.
7. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 02 May 2013 21:22:35 GMT