PHYSICIANS (MULTIPLE SPECIALITES)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through
December 29, 2023. Eligible applicants will be referred each month
as vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are
filled.
You must select at least 1 location and specialty that you wish to
be considered for at your facility, but you may select multiple. If
a vacancy becomes available, you will only be referred for those
you select when you apply.
This job is open to
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current, permanent VISN 8 Sunshine Healthcare Network
employees only.
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Duties
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System offers a wide
range of health, support, and facility services for Veterans in
Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lake City, Ocala, Palatka, Tallahassee
and Valdosta Ga.
The Physician provides quality patient care in collaboration with
other health care professionals. The incumbent will perform
specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice. He/She
must qualify to perform duties as a physician, have completed an
accredited residency and/or possess experience which has qualified
the individual to perform general duties and some specialized
functions and procedures without supervision. Staff physicians may
also include attendings who train physician residents assigned in
facilities with residency training programs, and consultants who
are capable of giving authoritative views and opinions on subjects
in their field of medicine.
Specific duties and responsibilities for each physician vacancy
varies based on the specialty, and will be discussed in more detail
with the hiring manager prior upon referral/selection.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician
Total Rewards.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary
increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of
annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per
year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and
federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
(many federal insurance programs can be carried into
retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or
territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with
board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage
provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant
restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Various work schedules available. May require
rotating call coverage, weekdays, nights, weekends and/or holidays.
The supervisor will determine the actual work schedule (Full time,
Part time, Intermittent & the hours worked) upon selection based on
the needs of the organization.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
EDRP: Some positions/specialties are eligible for the Education
Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). You must meet specific individual
eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit
your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval,
award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five
years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services
program office after complete review of the EDRP application. EDRP
Authorized: Contact brent.fisher@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for
questions/assistance.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements
as well as any additional requirements associated with your chosen
specialty. Applicants pending the completion of educational or
certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the
requirements for appointment under the previous qualification
standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to
have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II,
Appendix G2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in
the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen
hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity.
Potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping,
sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and
objects may be required. May be exposed to infected patients and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.
May occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary
to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. Must be a mature,
flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in
stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient
needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as
annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. Must
be physically, emotionally and mentally competent and able to
perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with
or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to yourself or
others.
Education
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from
a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic
medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution
whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course
of study was completed. Approved schools are:
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA 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, academic,
or administrative 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.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
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.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
Financial Disclosure Report:Not required
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Your application, rsum, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation
will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors
or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your
salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this
vacancy.
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume.
Other documents may be requested later in the process if
needed.
APPLICANTS NOTE:
Your resume must show that you possess the required
specific/specialized experience, or you will be made ineligible
from further consideration (due to not being qualified).
We will not re-rate your application due to errors on your part.
You must meet the qualifications & submit all documentation by the
closing date of this announcement.
The following documents are being accepted, but not required and
may be requested later in the process:
To apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by
11:59 PM (ET) on 12/29/2023 to receive consideration. Please note,
this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if
the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to
apply online before the closing date click here and include the
CBTC-11770337-23-NRR in the Notes field.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
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
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Terrence Clark
Phone
469-785-5997
Email
TERRENCEE.CLARK@VA.GOV
Address
Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601
Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to
ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After
the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. 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 USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume.
Other documents may be requested later in the process if
needed.
APPLICANTS NOTE:
Your resume must show that you possess the required
specific/specialized experience, or you will be made ineligible
from further consideration (due to not being qualified).
We will not re-rate your application due to errors on your part.
You must meet the qualifications & submit all documentation by the
closing date of this announcement.
The following documents are being accepted, but not required and
may be requested later in the process:
How to Apply
To apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by
11:59 PM (ET) on 12/29/2023 to receive consideration. Please note,
this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if
the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to
apply online before the closing date click here and include the
CBTC-11770337-23-NRR in the Notes field.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
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
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Terrence Clark
Phone
469-785-5997
Email
TERRENCEE.CLARK@VA.GOV
Address
Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601
Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to
ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After
the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. 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 USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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