Physician-Gastroenterologist Job in Roanoke Or Salem 24153, Virginia Us
Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve
Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have –state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you’ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 461058
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, VA is a vibrant progressive teaching hospital. The Salem VA Medical Center is a modern, 288 bed facility located in the Salem/Roanoke area of southwest Virginia.
The Salem VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time Gastroenterologist. The position is assigned to our Medical Care Service Line and will join a team providing compassionate healthcare to our veterans.
VA Healthcare providers are entitled to immunity from medical malpractice claims as provided by the Federal Torts Claims Act. Salary will be determined by a Physician Compensation panel commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer vacation/sick leave, health/life insurance coverage, and a retirement package including a tax-deferred savings plan. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.gov .
- Salary to be established by compensation panel commensurate with qualifications and experience.
DUTIES:
- Provide comprehensive medical and selected speciality services for outpatients, inpatients, and nursing home patients.
- Provide patient care to veterans in the areas of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology in the form of primary care and/or consultative care.
- KEY REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. Citizenship
- Full unrestricted Licensure.
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
- Background and/or Security Investigation required.
- English Language Proficiency required.
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).
- Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
- Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
- Candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
- Must posses excellent clinical and administrative skills.
- Candidate must have current experience.
- Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting in a course of education in medicine.
- You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed to this position.
- Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
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.
Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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