Anesthesiologist
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Anesthesiologist right now, this vacancy will be presented in Minnesota. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Duties:
The VISN 23 Veterans Administration Health Care System (VAHCS) in Minneapolis, Minnesota seeks BE/BC anesthesiologist to join an expanding clinica! l practice. The Minneapolis VAHCS provides cutting-edge surgical and procedural care to veterans ranging from common outpatient procedures to complex cardiovascular, thoracic, general surgical, ENT, urologic, orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive, and gynecologic surgery.
The successful applicant must have significant recent experience delivering cardiac anesthesia including placement of advanced central monitoring catheters using ultrasound guidance and use and interpretation of TEE; training/experience in the management of acute and chronic pain syndromes including the performance of nerve blocks under ultrasound guidance; training/experience managing difficult airways utilizing advanced airway management techniques; experience supervising/teaching residents and student nurse anesthetists; training/credentials sufficient to support eligibility for an academic appointment with the University of Minnesota.
Duties include the provision of clinical anesthes! ia services, primarily medically directing nurse anesthetists;! performance of nerve blocks for the management of perioperative pain; teaching anesthesiology residents cardiac anesthesia and teaching student nurse anesthetists.
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve 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.
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.
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/
Qualifications & Evaluations
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizensh! ip English language proficiency Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required. Licensure and Registration - Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. The Physician must maintain a current registration to continue employment with the VA Educational requirements - 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 for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medic! ine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in wh! ich the degree was granted. Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure. For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required. First-Year Residency (Internship) - Completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was competed. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidate's acceptability for residency training. Approved residencies are: Other residencies or their equivalents which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of postgraduate education! .
Preference:
BE/BC anesthesiologist
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 15, 2002.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant for appointment. The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
OTHER:
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday with evening, night, weekend and holiday call shared by 8-9 staff anesthesio! logists.
FLSA: Exempt
A recruitment/relocation incentive! may be offered.
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.
Benefits & Other Info
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, 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 .
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described below in the "Required Documents" section.
Th! e complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, November 04, 2013.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note : To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application return to your member account in USAJOBS to see the status of your application, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf , and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478)757-3144 . Your 1203FX will se! rve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Keep a copy of your fax ! receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
1. Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 968392
2. Fax your documents to (478)757-3144 .
More Info
Minneapolis
MN
2013-10-02T02:48:00.492675
352803000
Permanent
NOTE : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You 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.
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.
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295000
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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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You may be eligible for benefits under the Education Debt Reduction Program dependent on the availability of funding.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Per Year
VU-14-JMA-968392
Required Documents:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Completed Online Questionnaire CV or Resume VA Form 10- 2850 - Application For Physicians, Dentist, Podiatrists, and Optometrists (Available at http://www4.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf ) Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf . Veterans must submit appropriate documentation as described previously in this vacancy announcement. If currently employed in the VA system, include a copy of your latest SF-50, N! otification of Personnel Action.
1-Full-Time
0602-Medical ! Officer
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=968392&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
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VU-14-JMA-968392
You will receive e-mail notification as to whether or not you were included on the list of referred candidates. If you do not provide an e-mail address, your notification will be sent via US postal service within 2-4 weeks.
Important note : Applicants have the burden of producing all needed information prior to the closing of the announcement Monday, November 04, 2013. If this requirement is not met and you are not referred to the hiring facility, you may contact the local HR office for Direct Hiring Authority options.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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