Physician Assistant (Pain Clinic/Anesthesiology)
Location: Gainesville Florida
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited Physician Assistant (Pain Clinic/Anesthesiology) right now, this job will be placed in Florida. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 930976
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who s! hall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Please read the announcement in its entirety before beginning the application process to ensure you submit all the required documents. All documents requiring signature must be signed and dated prior to submission in order to be considered complete.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits ! of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hi! ring Veterans .
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define Â"who we are,Â" our culture and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (Â"I CAREÂ").
America's Veterans need you! NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.
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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses ! are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English DUTIES:
PA is assigned to Pain Clinic Section of the Anesthesiology Service. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Pain Medicine. Functions as an agent of the Pain Medicine physicians engaged in the clinical care of pain medicine patients. Assists in the planning and implementation of medical programs which are directly related to accreditation. Participates in continuing performance improvement (PI). Collaborates and coordinates various services in the delivery of health care in outpatient setting. Perfo! rms initial and pre-procedural histories and physical examinations for ! interventional pain procedures. Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, imaging procedures and electrocardiograms. Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities. Initiates requests for consultations. Provides counseling and education for families and patients in treatment plans, medical conditions and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Trains new staff and providers on VISTA, CPRS, Imaging and Imed Consent.
The selected candidate will work Monday - Friday, from 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
No recruitment/relocation bonus or expenses are authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Citizen of the United States English Language Proficiency. PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (This requireme! nt does not apply to non-certified PAs on VA rolls as of March 12, 1993.) Education/Training. The candidate must meet one of the following:
A bachelor's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); or
Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a bachelor's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science; or
Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as an independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist, or medical technician. The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least 5 years.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUM! PTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Regulat! ions, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-8 Physician Assistant Qualification Standard.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is primarily sedentary but! also requires some standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying of light items.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or 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 Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation wil! l be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omis! sions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 04:02:16 GMT