Job Title: Psychiatrist
Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number: 10-013
SALARY RANGE: | To Be Determined by a Compensation Panel |
OPEN PERIOD: | Friday, December 18, 2009 to Friday, December 17, 2010 |
SERIES & GRADE: | VM-0602-0/00 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full-Time Permanent |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | 2 vacancies - Tucson, AZ |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: | Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens are not available). |
JOB SUMMARY:
| This position is a full time Psychiatrist, in the Mental Health Care Line (see Duties section). Surrounded by mountains, Tucson, AZ, has sunshine year-round. Enjoy golfing, biking, hiking, swimming and bird watching! Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is a 283-bed teaching hospital which operates Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Northwest and Southeast Tucson, Casa Grande, Green Valley, Safford, Sierra Vista, and Yuma, Arizona. A brand new Mental Health addition was just completed in August 2008. SAVAHCS features a beautiful facility with state of the art equipment, fantastic computerized charting and bar-coded medication, and a wonderful staff that honors our brave veterans by providing the best care anywhere. Come join our team and experience the true job satisfaction that serving those who have served us brings! This facility serves as a state of the art teaching and research hospital. Closely affiliated with the University of Arizona, the SAVAHCS medical staff provides top quality professional medical care. | |
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
2 vacancies - Tucson, AZ
Provides direct outpatient care for a diverse patient population. Will have a primary focus on caring for patients with PTSD and be part of an outpatient PTSD team. There is some inpatient on-call responsibility as well. Academic experience and research interest is a major plus. In addition to patient care, responsibilities also include supervision and education of residents and medical students from our affiliate the University of Arizona
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chap 3, Appendix II-G2 (Physicians).
Refer to VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chap 3, Appendix II-G2 (Physicians).
U.S. Citizenship (Non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens are not available). See 'How to Apply'.
Must have a Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Must possess a current/unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the U.S. or District of Columbia.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English (for direct patient care).
Refer to VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chap 3, Appendix II-G2 (Physicians).
U.S. Citizenship (Non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens are not available). See 'How to Apply'.
Must have a Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Must possess a current/unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the U.S. or District of Columbia.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English (for direct patient care).
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Refer to the "What to Expect Next" section of this announcement.
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
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
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
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
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:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected.
A security clearance and a favorable suitability determination are required.
A drug test may be required for an applicant who is tentatively selected.
All information submitted in response to this vacancy announcement is subject to verification by VetPro.
Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 2 years.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected.
A security clearance and a favorable suitability determination are required.
A drug test may be required for an applicant who is tentatively selected.
All information submitted in response to this vacancy announcement is subject to verification by VetPro.
Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 2 years.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
In advance of submitting the forms listed below, interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to include three references via email (preferred method) to TucsonPhysicianRecruiter@va.gov or via postal service to Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS),3601 S. Sixth Avenue , Tucson , AZ 85723 U.S.
Submit Curriculum Vitae (CV) by email.
In advance of submitting the forms listed below, interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to include three references via email (preferred method) to TucsonPhysicianRecruiter@va.gov or via postal service to Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS),
Submit Curriculum Vitae (CV) by email.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Physician Recruiter
Phone: 520-792-1450
Email: TucsonPhysicianRecruiter@va.govAgency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs/HR 9-05
3601 S. 6th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85723
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WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Upon receipt of the CV and/or application forms, the information will be submitted to the appropriate SAVAHCS medical staff for immediate review. The applicant may be directly contacted by one or more staff during the consideration process. The review of the application/CV may be done in several stages as time and schedules of the reviewing medical staff permit. Tentative notification of selection may be made verbally by the appointed staff member followed by written notification from the Chief of Staff. Any notification of selection should be considered a tentative offer until all conditions of employment have been met.
