Physician (Geriatrics and Extended Care) - Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a highly skilled Physician to join our Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line. As a Geriatrics and Extended Care Physician, you will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to our nation's veterans in a cost-effective institutionalized setting.

Our Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line provides healthcare services to frail, chronically ill veterans who require care by interdisciplinary healthcare teams. We target veterans who need comprehensive healthcare services on an inpatient setting, as they age, to maximize function, reduce institutionalization, and maintain their quality of life.

The selected physician will work under the supervision of the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line Manager and will be responsible for the overall medical care delivered to inpatients at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team of providers in identifying patients' medical problems, defining medical management, and determining the need for consultation from medical, surgical, and/or psychiatric subspecialty clinics.
• Provide clinical input and oversight for all patient treatment plans.
• Assume primary medical responsibility for assigned Geriatrics and Extended Care inpatients.
• Participate in Geriatrics and Extended Care monthly staff meetings at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, as required.

Requirements:

• United States Citizenship.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• 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.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

Physical Requirements:

Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position. Pre-placement medical examination is required.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.

Approved schools are those of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant.

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:

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Financial Disclosure Report:

Not required.

Pursuant to VHA Directive, 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 an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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.

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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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified.

Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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' Preference Note:

Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA.

When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.

You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).

If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference.

For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.