Psychiatrist - Open Continuous
Location: Spokane, Washington
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Psychiatrist - Open Continuous right now, this career will be situated in Washington. More complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 927940
Applicants will be referred as needed. Initial referral will be 7/24/2013
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acancy will remain open until filled
Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized
The applicant selected for this position may be eligible to apply for an Education Loan Reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to the availability of funding.
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 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 Bene! fits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Speci! al Employment Consideration:
Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply: 5 CFR 213.3102 "u", Schedule A,
Appointment of persons with disabilities
; intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities; and
Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
Duties may involve several aspects of general psychiatry and will focus on the evaluations and treatment of veterans who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions including, but not limited to post traumatic stress disord! er, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, dementia, substance abuse, and other related conditions. The successful candidate must be board certified or board eligible in psychiatry.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Benefits include:
Salaried position
26 days of annual leave yearly
13 days of sick leave yearly
Multiple health insurance options
Group life insurance
Federal Employees Retirement System
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k) with matching
funds
10 paid holidays
Malpractice coverage
Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorized.
Applicant's education and experience will
be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel (for
physicians and dentists) in determining the grade and salary of the
applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in
the range listed for th! is vacancy.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
a.
Ci! tizenship.
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.)
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) acc! epted 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
(1)
Physicians (Except Residents).
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
When applying for Federal Jobs, elig! ible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
.
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 give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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