Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Title: Gastroenterologist

Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number: OC-07-220

SALARY RANGE:	150,000.00 - 200,000.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD:	Thursday, January 07, 2010 to Friday, December 31, 2010
SERIES & GRADE:	VM-0600-15/15
POSITION INFORMATION:	Part-time NTE 20 hours per week Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy - St. Cloud, MN
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

Seeking a full-time physician who is board eligible/board certified in Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) for a staff position in Primary Care Service Line. All individuals applying under this announcement must meet the qualifications for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, Physician Qualification Standard. candidates. Must possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice in a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - St. Cloud, MN

Seeking a full-time physician who is board eligible/board certified in Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) for a staff position in Primary Care Service Line.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Board eligible in Gastroenterology/board certified preferred. All individuals applying under this announcement must meet the qualifications for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, Physician Qualification Standard. candidates. Must possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice in a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.

Board eligible in Gastroenterology/board certified preferred. All individuals applying under this announcement must meet the qualifications for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, Physician Qualification Standard. candidates. Must possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice in a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.

Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.

Alternative work schedule options are available.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS

Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA

OTHER INFORMATION:

When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

NOTE: Applicants will not be solicited for further experience/education data other that an updated federal application or resume that you submit to this vacancy announcement. Copies of college transcripts, DD-214s, and professional license should be submitted with the application if applicable. Complete application packets must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required information may result in you not receiving full consideration for this position.

WHERE TO APPLY: Applicants must mail, fax, e-mail or hand deliver their complete application packet by the closing date or this announcement to:

VA Medical Center

Attn: Human Resources

4801 Veterans Drive

St. Cloud, MN 56303

E-mail: Specialist/Assistant e-mail addresses

Fax: (320) 255-6436

If all documents are not received by close of business on the closing date listed above your application will not be considered.

Applicants must submit:

VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, and Optometrists

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Copy of current licensure

A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if a federal employee)

A copy of your most recent SF-50B â€œNotification of Personnel Actionâ€ (if a federal employee)

A copy of your College transcripts (originals will be required if hired)

DD-214 (if applicable)

Documentation of Service-Connected disability (if applicable)

Documentation of eligibility to be considered as surplus or displaced employee (if applicable)

Forms can be found at: http://www.stcloud.va.gov/careers/index.asp

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Sharon Schmitz
Phone: (320) 255-6301
Email: Sharon.Schmitz@va.gov Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4801 Veterans Drive
St. Cloud, MN 56303
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.