Physician (Ophthalmology-Retinal Surgeon)

Physician (Ophthalmology-Retinal Surgeon)

• Basic Requirements:

   

  ·    US Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States.  (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)

   

  ·    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).

   

  ·    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:

   

  a.  Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.

   

  b.  Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

   

  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.

   

  d.  For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required except as provided in M-8, part II, chapter 1.

   

  NOTE:  The Under Secretary of Health or designee in 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 or academic 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.  (See chapter 3, section B,  paragraph 14 of this part, on waiver of licensure provisions.)

   

  ·    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.

   

   

  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.

  Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. 

  Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. 

  In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.  We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. 

  NOTE:  Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.  The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

• • Benefits & Other Info
    • VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. The VHA physician brochure provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice.?? 
      
      Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of 26 days per leave year (1 day per pay period).
  • How to Apply

    • All applicants are encouraged to apply online but may apply via Fax (instructions are below).  You may also express your interest, obtain additional information about the position, or seek application assistance by emailing your C.V. to mailto:Roberta.Hirneise@va.gov. (Physician Recruiter).

      To apply for this position, you must complete the View Assessment Questions and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

      
      The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 17, 2016 to received consideration.
             

      1.    To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

       

      2.    Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

       

      NOTE:  It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. 

       

      To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
      
      To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  • More Info
    • Gainesville
    • FL
    • 2016-02-04T02:56:29.625134
    • 428558800
    • Excepted Service Permanent
    • Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.   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.
    • VM

    • Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1618189
      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 VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/"

       

       

    • 300000
    • 100957
    • 1
    • VATA
    • Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
    • None

    • It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

      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.

    • Per Year
    • GF-16-KDH-1618189-BU

    • To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your CV and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

      YOU MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:

      1.     (REQUIRED) CV - Your CV must have the following information for each position you have held; job title, duties, dates of employment including month and year start/end dates along with the average hours worked each week. CV must include the vacancy announcement number, position title, grade, and how to contact you. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your CV does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response (s).

       

      2.     (REQUIRED) Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire

       

      3.     (PREFERRED- These WILL BE Required at a later time)OF 306 Declaration of Federal Employment- Must be filled out completely, signed (on signature line for applicant), and dated. Available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf

       

      4.     (PREFERRED- These WILL BE Required at a later time) VA Form 10-2850 Application forPhysicians, Dentists, Podiatrist, Optometrists, and Chiropractors- (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf) and MUST be submitted as a complete document; to include the signature anddate on pages 3 and 4. NOTE:Incomplete applications will not be considered and will rate the applicant as not having the required documents to be considered for referral.  

      5.     (REQUESTED IF APPLICABLE)Latest non-award SF-50- Notification of Personnel ActionSF-50 MUST be submitted showing current position, grade, series, etc. ?Awards' or ?Incentive' SF-50s do not contain the required information and will not be considered valid required documentation to verify status.

      Please use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc.  You will not be contacted for additional information.

      Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.  Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
      
      Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:  You are encouraged to apply online.  Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options.  The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1618189.

    • 1-Full-Time
    • 0602-Medical Officer
    • Active
    • https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=1618189&CheckStatus=Y
    • 15317-Permanent
    • 2016-02-17T02:52:30.420769
    • GF-16-KDH-1618189-BU
    • After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. 

      You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your status, click on "more information." Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.

        

    • United States Citizens