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The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Vero Beach - Florida new North Multispecialty Clinic is recruiting for a well-trained - energetic Physician (Urology). The Urologist works full time for the Surgical Care Services and provides evaluation and treatment of urological conditions.
Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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 Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
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
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program in Urology leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
This position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.)
light carrying (15 lbs
and under)
reaching above shoulder
use of fingers
both hands required
walking (up to 2 hours)
standing (up to 2 hours)
kneeling (up to 1 hour)
ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
near vision correctable at 13" to 16"
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
depth perception
ability to distinguish basic colors
ability to distinguish shades of colors
hearing (aid permitted)
emotional stability
mental stability
working closely with others
and working alone.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled
The Urologist will work full time at the Vero Beach - FL VA clinic in Surgical Services
The Urologist performs urological surgical procedures on patients and has surgical duties that include: admissions - consultations - preoperative work ups - as well as postoperative care to correct or treat various urological conditions - illnesses and injuries
He/she provides evaluation and treatment of urological conditions
The duties consist of but are not limited to the following: Performs urological surgical procedures on patients including related admission - consultation - and work-up - preoperative and postoperative care to correct or treat various conditions - illnesses and injuries
Makes preliminary diagnosis
directs - prescribes or provides treatment - arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required
Actively participates in Emergency and On-Call schedule
Provides comprehensive urologic care including prevention - health maintenance - early diagnosis - treatment and follow-up services to patients
Performs some procedures in the Urology clinic such as cystoscopy - prostate biopsies and ESWLs (Electrocorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) on SB in addition to other surgical procedures in the operating room
Management of patients during their inpatient course - using consultants when appropriate and performs inpatient consultations on patients from other services
Conducts outpatient clinics
reviews patients' medications - diet - course of therapy - adherence to management plan and patient observations
modifies management plan as indicated
and instructs and counsels patients as required
Serves as a consultant to primary care physicians and accepts referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers
Functions in a teaching capacity by educating others (patients - staff - trainees - and/or seminar participants - etc.) in the assessment - treatment - management and evaluation of gynecologic disorders
Refers patients as appropriate
works closely with allied health professionals
and participates in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
If you have any questions or concerns - please contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov
Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
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Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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 Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
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
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program in Urology leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
This position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.)
light carrying (15 lbs
and under)
reaching above shoulder
use of fingers
both hands required
walking (up to 2 hours)
standing (up to 2 hours)
kneeling (up to 1 hour)
ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
near vision correctable at 13" to 16"
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
depth perception
ability to distinguish basic colors
ability to distinguish shades of colors
hearing (aid permitted)
emotional stability
mental stability
working closely with others
and working alone.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled
The Urologist will work full time at the Vero Beach - FL VA clinic in Surgical Services
The Urologist performs urological surgical procedures on patients and has surgical duties that include: admissions - consultations - preoperative work ups - as well as postoperative care to correct or treat various urological conditions - illnesses and injuries
He/she provides evaluation and treatment of urological conditions
The duties consist of but are not limited to the following: Performs urological surgical procedures on patients including related admission - consultation - and work-up - preoperative and postoperative care to correct or treat various conditions - illnesses and injuries
Makes preliminary diagnosis
directs - prescribes or provides treatment - arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required
Actively participates in Emergency and On-Call schedule
Provides comprehensive urologic care including prevention - health maintenance - early diagnosis - treatment and follow-up services to patients
Performs some procedures in the Urology clinic such as cystoscopy - prostate biopsies and ESWLs (Electrocorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) on SB in addition to other surgical procedures in the operating room
Management of patients during their inpatient course - using consultants when appropriate and performs inpatient consultations on patients from other services
Conducts outpatient clinics
reviews patients' medications - diet - course of therapy - adherence to management plan and patient observations
modifies management plan as indicated
and instructs and counsels patients as required
Serves as a consultant to primary care physicians and accepts referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers
Functions in a teaching capacity by educating others (patients - staff - trainees - and/or seminar participants - etc.) in the assessment - treatment - management and evaluation of gynecologic disorders
Refers patients as appropriate
works closely with allied health professionals
and participates in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
If you have any questions or concerns - please contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov
Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
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