Physician (Nocturnist)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring Physician (Nocturnist) right now, this career will be designated in Michigan. More details about this career opportunity please read the description below. 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 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 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.
Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply
The John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, Department of Medicine seeks a BC/BE Internist to serve as part time (.5) Nocturnist at this facility. Our hospital is affiliated with Wayne State University! School of Medicine and serves a primary partnership role in t! he medical education of students, residents, and fellows, as well as in clinical and basic medical research. Our Nocturnists work night shifts covering medical needs arising in our on-site nursing home, psychiatry inpatient service, and hospice unit; in addition, they participate in admitting and caring for some patients on the acute-care Internal Medicine Service and Step Down Unit.
Interested candidates may address any questions regarding the position via e-mail to Dr. Jack Ebright, MD, ACOS Medicine Service at John.Ebright@va.gov or Dr. Sandra Wilson, Chief, Hospitalist Section at Sandra.Wilson8@va.gov
Excellent benefits to include: health, life and long-term care insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and tax-deferred savings plan. Benefits and Salary will be prorated based on part time hours worked.
Salary will be determined by the appropriate Compensation Panel based on specialty assignment and will be prorated based on part time ho! urs worked.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must pass pre-employment examination DUTIES:
Our Nocturnists work night shifts covering medical needs arising in our on-site nursing home, psychiatry inpatient service, and hospice unit; in addition, they participate in admitting and caring for some patients on the acute-care Internal Medicine Service and Step Down Unit.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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 QUALIFICATION STANDARD
Requirements:
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:
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. 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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:16:08 GMT
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