FEE BASIS Physician (Otolaryngologist)
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Time-Limited Intermittent
INSTRUCTIONS:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1248330
Delaware has no sales tax. Wilmington offers easy access to I-95 and cultural and recreational opportunities in Philadelphia, New York & Washington, DC. Major league sports abound in Philadelphia, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and swimming at the Delaware Atlantic coast beaches are popular summer activities. Wintertime is ski time in the nearby Pocono Mountains. Wilmington is served by major air routes thru Philadelphia and Baltimore and major rail route thru Amtrak and metro liner services.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.This position is to be filled on a fee basis which is an as-needed basis. NO benefits (annual leave, sick leave, health insurance, life insurance or retirement) come with this position. Fee basis personnel do not have status as a VA employee and this position does not confer competitive status
Must pass pre-employment examination. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
The incumbent will provide complete otolaryngology-head and neck-related diagnostic, management, and illness-related counselling services to the veteran population served by the facility. The candidate's responsibilities will include provision of specialty-related consultative services through both clinic visits and electronic means. In addition to developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans, the candidate will have a central role in coordinating care for veterans, as necessary, both within the VA system as well as with non-VA practitioners and facilities.
Specific services will cover the usual range of general adult otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and include, but not necessarily be limited to; problem based assessments and recommendations, as well as correspondence to referring providers, thoroughly documented in the patient's electronic medical record in addition to standard-of-otolaryngology clinic procedures such as nasopharyngolaryngoscopy, myringotomy with pressure equalization tube placement, biopsy and/or excision of minor head and neck lesions, and control of epistaxis. The operative case mix is quite diverse and includes sinonasal indications, major ear cases, salivary gland disease, thyroidectomy, and head and neck cancer. Clinical support for the otolaryngology service includes a full-service audiology department, well-equipped operative suite, and 24/7 emergency department. Additionally, the service is supported through ongoing clinical relationships with several other VA medical centers, including the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh centers. As the sole operative otolaryngologist, there is no specified on-call schedule; however, the otolaryngologist will be responsible and available, as necessary, for managing, directly or indirectly, peri-operative issues that may arise with his/her patients
Work Schedule:Fee Basis providers work on an as needed basis to provide primary care to veterans.
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.
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.
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: /. 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. Physical Requirements: Position requires manual dexterity, standing for long periods, bending, stooping and ability to position patients.Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13to 16; Hearing (aid permitted).
Your application, r sum , 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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online but may apply via Fax (instructions are below). You may also express your interest, obtain additional information about the position, or seek application assistance by emailing your C.V. to barbara.
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 Thursday, November 20, 2014 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, , 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.
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
OF-306
Other (10-2850 Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrist and Optometrists)
Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
REMINDER- you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1 .VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrist and Optometrists.
2. Curriculum Vitae, (CV).
3. Proof of current certification, licensure or registration.
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, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference : When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
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 1248330.
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.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined.
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. Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Time-Limited Intermittent
INSTRUCTIONS:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1248330
Delaware has no sales tax. Wilmington offers easy access to I-95 and cultural and recreational opportunities in Philadelphia, New York & Washington, DC. Major league sports abound in Philadelphia, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and swimming at the Delaware Atlantic coast beaches are popular summer activities. Wintertime is ski time in the nearby Pocono Mountains. Wilmington is served by major air routes thru Philadelphia and Baltimore and major rail route thru Amtrak and metro liner services.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.This position is to be filled on a fee basis which is an as-needed basis. NO benefits (annual leave, sick leave, health insurance, life insurance or retirement) come with this position. Fee basis personnel do not have status as a VA employee and this position does not confer competitive status
Must pass pre-employment examination. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
The incumbent will provide complete otolaryngology-head and neck-related diagnostic, management, and illness-related counselling services to the veteran population served by the facility. The candidate's responsibilities will include provision of specialty-related consultative services through both clinic visits and electronic means. In addition to developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans, the candidate will have a central role in coordinating care for veterans, as necessary, both within the VA system as well as with non-VA practitioners and facilities.
Specific services will cover the usual range of general adult otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and include, but not necessarily be limited to; problem based assessments and recommendations, as well as correspondence to referring providers, thoroughly documented in the patient's electronic medical record in addition to standard-of-otolaryngology clinic procedures such as nasopharyngolaryngoscopy, myringotomy with pressure equalization tube placement, biopsy and/or excision of minor head and neck lesions, and control of epistaxis. The operative case mix is quite diverse and includes sinonasal indications, major ear cases, salivary gland disease, thyroidectomy, and head and neck cancer. Clinical support for the otolaryngology service includes a full-service audiology department, well-equipped operative suite, and 24/7 emergency department. Additionally, the service is supported through ongoing clinical relationships with several other VA medical centers, including the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh centers. As the sole operative otolaryngologist, there is no specified on-call schedule; however, the otolaryngologist will be responsible and available, as necessary, for managing, directly or indirectly, peri-operative issues that may arise with his/her patients
Work Schedule:Fee Basis providers work on an as needed basis to provide primary care to veterans.
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.
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.
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: /. 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. Physical Requirements: Position requires manual dexterity, standing for long periods, bending, stooping and ability to position patients.Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13to 16; Hearing (aid permitted).
Your application, r sum , 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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online but may apply via Fax (instructions are below). You may also express your interest, obtain additional information about the position, or seek application assistance by emailing your C.V. to barbara.
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 Thursday, November 20, 2014 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, , 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.
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
OF-306
Other (10-2850 Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrist and Optometrists)
Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
REMINDER- you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1 .VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrist and Optometrists.
2. Curriculum Vitae, (CV).
3. Proof of current certification, licensure or registration.
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, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference : When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
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 1248330.
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.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating.
We will also review your application to make sure that your r sum supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your r sum does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined.
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. Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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