Job Title: Staff Physician (Emergency Medicine)

Successful candidate will be responsible for providing quality care for emergency patients presenting to the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Candidate must possess and maintain the appropriate professional knowledge, competencies and skills to respond promptly and expertly to the need for emergency medical care.  Candidate must also have effective communication skills and work cooperatively with all staff that care for emergency patients and their families. Candidate must be compliant with VA policies and procedures as well as those of the Philadelphia VA Medical Center and its' medical staff.  Candidate must be physically capable of shift work, including nights. The ideal candidate will have completed an approved training program in emergency medicine, internal medicine or family practice and is board eligible/certified and should have recent emergency department or critical care experience.  Current ACLS certification is required. Board certification in Emergency Medicine is required.

Basic Requirements:  Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2.

Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).

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 the year in which the course of study was completed.  Approved schools are:

Candidates will be evaluated based on the application materials submitted for consideration.

Applicants selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitation under the provision of the Education Debt Reduction Program.

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

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

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.

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

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

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

All individuals:

(1) Must meet basic qualification standards for appointment.  Clinical privileges must be recommended by the chief, staff/professional standards board as granted by the director of the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.  Incumbent must provide complete credentials and privileging information in a timely expeditious way. Board certification/eligibility in emergency medicine is required.

(2) Must meet physical requirements.

(3) Must be able to work night shifts, holiday, and weekends.

(4) Must complete a security background investigation for continued employment.

(5) Proof of citizenship required, i.e., birth certificate with raised seal, U.S. passport, etc.

(6) Proof of social security card required.

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

A current resume/CV

Licensure or Certification

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested candidate should submit curriculum vitae or VA Form10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Chiropractors and a letter of interest to:

                                    Philadelphia VA Medical Center

                                    Office of Human Resources (05)

                                     c/o Stella Lerro

                                    3900 Woodland Avenue

                                    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Or electronically:  PVAMCJobs@va.gov.  SUBJECT:  Ref: (vac 330-08 #)

Stella Lerro Phone: 215-823-5800 X6782 Fax: 215-823-4608

Or write: Department Of Veterans Affairs 3900 Woodland Avenue Human Resources (05) Philadelphia, PA 19104 US Fax: 215-823-4608

Standard 45-day reply.