Medical Director of Community Living Center (CLC)
Location: Tuskegee, Alabama
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Medical Director of Community Living Center (CLC) right now, this position will be delegated in Alabama. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) is a consolidated health care system that includes VA medical centers in Montgomery and Tuskegee Alabama as well as Community Based Outpatient Clinincs in Dothan, Alabama and Columbus Georgia. The primary duty station for this position is at the Tuskegee Campus . The incumbent will be required to work on site at the other locations as required.
FIRST CUTOFF: April 3, 2012. Applications received by the first cutoff will be referred first. Applications of qualified applicants received after the first cutoff date will be referred to the selecting official once every week until the closing date (December 30, 2012) or a selection is made.
Special Employment Consideration : Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply: 5 CFR213.3102 (u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities; mental retardation, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilites; and Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected of 30% or more.
PCS EXPENSES MAY BE AUTHORIZED.
RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION EXPENSES MAY BE AUTHORIZED.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) VA-619-12-633939-GW (Include # on all documents)
The physician position is the Medical Director in New Horizon Community Living Center (NHCLC), which encompasses oversight of all NHCLC activity in collaboration with the ACOS/GEC&R and the ACN/GEC. The incumbent also serves as the physician for the Spinal Cord Injury Outpatient Clinic. The NHCLC physician director is accountable and responsible for all health care delivery to veterans in the CAVHCS NHCLC s well s Spinal Cord injury veterans. The care and safety of our veterans is monitored daily, and the NHCLC physician would be expected to:
Work in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner and Nursing staff working within the NHCLC.
Assist ACOS in leadership by updating and maintaining NHCLC policies procedures.
Coordinate the efficient operations and function of the Program associated with the NHCLC.
Maintain and submit in a timely manner documentation, productivity reports, and NHCLC required reports related to provider operations.
Understand and adhere to policies and procedures for NHCLC and SCI Programs.
Participate in QI development and regular monitoring of performance improve activities and important aspects of care.
Ensure compliance with applicable JCAHO, Medicare and VA standards within the NHCLC and SCI Programs.
Ensure proper supply levels are maintained for patient treatment.
Participate in staff meetings associated with and for the purpose of NHCLC operations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Designated And/Or Random Drug Testing May Be Required.
Subject To A Background/Suitability Investigation
Must pass a pre-employment examination.
English language proficiency
DUTIES:
The Physician assigned is a Board Certified/Board Eligible Geriatrician, Family Practice or Internal Medicine to provide primary care to elderly veterans in Geriatric Primary Care, New Horizon Community Living Center (formerly the Nursing Home Care Unit), and the primary provide for the Tuskegee Outpatient SCI Clinic. The VA is affiliated with Morehouse School of Medicine and participates in teaching activities with Internal Medicine Residency Program. The physician will be sharing the CLC panel with two Nurse Practitioners. CAVHCS has a full spectrum of Geriatric services: 100 bed CLC, SCI Clinic, Geriatric Primary Care, Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) and home care services. Physician in Geriatrics, Extended Care & Rehabilitation (G,EC&R) is an independent care provider who is highly skilled in the management of a patient's primary care needs or sub specialty evaluation and treatment. Remains up to date with the latest medical treatments and procedures. CAVHCS places great emphasis on the delivery and continuity of G,EC&R.
APPLICANT SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR AN AWARD UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE EDUCATION DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
The Department of Veterans Affairs may offer permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of household due to government convenience with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information, go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp .
Salary determination will be based on a recommendation by the Professional Standards Board and approved by the Medical Center Director.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
a. English Proficiency. Phyicians, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoked and written English as required by 38 U.S.C 7402(d) and 7407(d).
b. Citizenship . Citizen of the United States.
c. Education . 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 Veteran Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
(1) Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
(2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
(3) 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.
(4) For residents, graduation from a approved medicinal school.
d. Licensure and Registration : 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. The facility Director may waive this licensure requirement if the physician is to serve in a country other than the United States and the physician has licensure in that country.
Education must be in 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/accrred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants must be citizens of the United States , and be at least 16 years of age as of the closing date. Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use and pre-employment physical. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment. New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law. Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database. Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one year probationary period. Public Law 95-201 requires that persons appointed to direct patient-care positions must possess the required basic proficiency in spoken and written English. First time federal supervisors will be subject to completion of a two-year supervisory/probationary period.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For addtional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
2. If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.
3. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. http://www.sss.gov/
5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista , etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
6. All qualification requirements must be met within 15 days after the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
7. Management has the right to select from any appropriate recruitment methods, such as reassignment, promotion, appointment, transfer, reemployment, reinstatement, or demotion to fill this vacancy. The decision as to which source(s) to use (singularly, in any sequence, or concurrently in any combination) will be made by management).
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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