Physician - Internal Medicine

Department of Veterans Affairs - Rochester, NY

Physician - Internal Medicine
Rochester, NY
Duties:  Responsibilities include the provision of patient centered primary care in the outpatient setting. Our practice emphasizes evidence-based medicine, primary and secondary preventive medicine, the use of a computerized medical record system, and continuous quality improvement processes based on individualized data review. The provider will work with an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes a RN, LPN, medical support assistant, clinical pharmacist, medical social worker, and an integrated behavioral health provider.   

Experience in Women's Health-Primary Care Medicine is preferred. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs); Light carrying (under 15 lbs); Straight Pulling (4 hours); Pulling hand over hand (4 hours); Pushing (4 hours), Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Kneeling (4 hours); Repeated bending (4 hours); Climbing, leg only (1 hour); Climbing use of legs and arms; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted). 

  • Summary
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      The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program contingent on funding availability. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information. 


       
  • Qualifications & Evaluations
    • Basic Requirements:  
      • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
      • Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
      • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

      Preferred Experience:      Experience in Women's Health-Primary Care Medicine, Board Certification in Internal Medicine

       

      Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

      Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.  This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

      Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. 

       

      In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.  We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. 

      NOTE:  Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.  The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

  • Benefits & Other Info
    • VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. The VHA physician brochure provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice.?? 

      Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of 26 days per leave year (1 day per pay period).
  • How to Apply
    • All applicants are encouraged to apply online but may apply via Fax (instructions are below). 

      To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

      The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on   to received consideration.

       

      1.    To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

       

      2.    Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

       

      NOTE:  It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. 

       

      To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

      To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  • More Info
    • Rochester
    • NY
    • 2015-11-20T02:55:29.316771
    • 422023700
    • Permanent
    • Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.   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.
    • AD
    • Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): T1559648

      OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise Â? "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" Â? by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
    • 215000
    • 99957
    • 1
    • VATA
    • Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
    • None
    • It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

      This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

      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.
    • Per Year
    • OF-16F-TBB-1559648-BU
    • All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
         ·Other (10-2850 - Application)
         ·Resume

       

      Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
         ·Cover Letter

       



      Please use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc.  You will not be contacted for additional information.

      Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.  Documentation is required for eligibility verification.

      Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:  You are encouraged to apply online.  Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options.  The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1559648.

      NOTE:  If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
    • 1-Full-Time
    • 0602-Medical Officer
    • Active
    • https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=1559648&CheckStatus=Y
    • 15317-Permanent
    • 2015-11-20T02:55:29.316798
    • OF-16F-TBB-1559648-BU
    • After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. 

      You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on ?Application Status.? For a more detailed update of your status, click on ?more information.? Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.

       

       

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