Job Title: Physician (Urologist)
Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number: T38 MPA 2010-196K
SALARY RANGE: | $200,000.00 - $295,000.00 /year performance pay agreement may offer additional salary benefit |
OPEN PERIOD: | Tuesday, October 26, 2010 to Sunday, December 26, 2010 |
SERIES & GRADE: | VM-0602-15/15 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full-Time Permanent |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | 1 vacancy - Kansas City Metro area, MO |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: | Applications will be accepted from US Citizens and Non-Citizens as allowed by appropriations and statute. |
JOB SUMMARY:
| The KCVA is seeking a Board certified Urologist with academic and/or teaching experience. Kansas City VA Medical Center's rich tradition of providing quality healthcare to veterans of America's heartland remains our foundation. We have built a strong reputation as a tertiary referral and teaching VA medical center. We provide world class health care in a safe, patient-centered environment. KCVAMC is primarily affiliated with the University of Kansas * and the University of Missouri Kansas City *. We offer residency training in all major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. Associated Health Training is offered in nursing, psychology, audiology, social work, dietetics, pharmacy, chaplaincy, health care administration, and optometry. Each year, KCVAMC funds over 85 medical and nearly one dozen dental resident slots. We train nearly 200 students in these slots. Training is provided to over 200 nursing and associated health trainees. The city of Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions and is the home to over 2 million people with Midwestern charm and hospitality. The striking landscape of the revitalized city includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains. The city's diversions include world-class museums, vibrant arts scene, superb shopping and great blues and jazz clubs. Kansas City enjoys each of the four seasons. Salaries in KC are higher than the U.S. average, and the cost of living is significantly lower. Take a closer look at one of the most vibrant cities in America at www.thinkkc.com. First year salary may be up to $295K for a full-time Board certified Urologist with the right level of experience and motivation. |  |
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Kansas City Metro area, MO
The Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting for a board certified Urologist. The KCVA is a tertiary care facility that is highly affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and University of Kansas School of Medicine. The incumbent is accountable to the Chief, Surgical Care Service for assuring the most effective delivery of care in Urology while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. Position will involve clinical duties and opportunity for clinical or basic research. State-of-the-art clinical facilities are available including new operating rooms constructed in 2003. The following are duties and responsibilities: assigned as a clinician-educator or clinician-researcher to the Urology Section of the Surgical Care Service. The position includes a major role in the clinical, administrative and educational programs of the Urology Section. The incumbent will provide attendance on the consult service, providing comprehensive consultative support to all inpatient services. The incumbent also sees continuity and referral of patients and will be responsible for accepting consults from the western region of the VA's Heartland Network VISN 15. The incumbent will have a minimum of two ½ day clinics at the KC VAMC. Affiliation with the University of Kansas and/or University of Missouri-Kansas City Schools of Medicine is required. The incumbent provides educational training for Fellows and Resident physicians. Administrative duties could include sectional, surgical care service responsibilities along with serving on hospital and university affiliated committees, i.e. Tumor Board. The incumbent may also be assigned other administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational, and research service, task group or special project groups and quality management/quality of care responsibilities.
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen. (Noncitizens may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available in accordance with current regulations.)
Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Board Certified in Urology preferred. Prefer applicants with academic appointment eligibility and experience with both clinic settings and surgical technology. Must possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice in a state, territory or commonwealth of the
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
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.
Salary determination will be based on level of experience, certifications, publications, professional education, residency/fellowship, teaching and or research associations or appointments and local market pay surveys for specialty.
Salary determination will be based on level of experience, certifications, publications, professional education, residency/fellowship, teaching and or research associations or appointments and local market pay surveys for specialty.
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
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
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
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
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
You may also submit your CV or VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists or Chiropractors (this form is available at the local Human Resources Office or at www.usajobs.opm.gov ) directly to Hillary.Garcia@va.gov.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
You may also submit your CV or VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists or Chiropractors (this form is available at the local Human Resources Office or at www.usajobs.opm.gov ) directly to Hillary.Garcia@va.gov.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Hillary Garcia
Phone: 816-861-4700
Fax: 816-922-3331
Email: Hillary.Garcia@va.govAgency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4801 Linwood Blvd.
HR/HG/05
Kansas City, MO 64128
US
Fax: 816-922-3331
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications.
The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
