Physician (Ophthalmologist)
Location: Fort Worth Texas
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Physician (Ophthalmologist) right now, this job will be placed in Texas. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 873497
VA North Texas Healthcare System is recruiting for an Ophthalmologist for Surgical service.
To fulfill Preside! nt 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.
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 experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel (for physicians and dentists) in determining the salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestr! icted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
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Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
VA North Texas Health Care System is actively recruiting an academic physician for a full time staff position in Ophthalmology to participate in the clinical practice and teaching programs.
This position is for a comprehensive ophthalmologist, ideally with subspecialty training, who is board certified in ophthalmology, equivalent certification, or board eligible with expectation of certification in the near future.
Clinical duties will be divided between VA locations in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Proficiency and performance of cataract surgery is required.
Some Saturday and Sunday duty is required, including assignment of routine operative caseloads.
Routine performance of VA specific disability evalua! tions (Compensation and Pension exam) is also mandatory.
We have an active affiliation with UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a UT faculty appointment is anticipated for the accepted candidate. Faculty rank will be dependent upon academic credentials and experience. The ideal candidate possesses four years experience in resident teaching, be currently practicing clinical and surgical ophthalmology, and subspecialty training, but not required for consideration. This position offers excellent opportunities for rewarding interactions with an outstanding house staff and faculty, and basic scientists at UT Southwestern, as well as participation in the dynamic evolution of a progressive VA health care system.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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U.S. Citizenship (Non-citizens may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
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Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of ! education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
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Cur! rent, 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.
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Must be board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology.
Preferred Experience
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Possessing 4 years of resident teaching experience is desirable, but not required for consideration.
2. Board certification in Ophthalmology.
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Subspecialty training is desirable, but not required for consideration.
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
http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
Physical Requirements:
Moderate Lifting (15-44lbs);Moderate Carrying (15-44lbs);Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Wa! lking (up to 6hours); Standing (up to 2 hours);Both legs required; Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40/ in the other; Both eyes required; Hearing aid permitted; Mental and Emotional Stability required.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requ! irements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your ! transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible 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
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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://www.vacareers.va.gov/about-va/index.asp
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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 job, please ema! il us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department ! of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:14:48 GMT