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Southern Oregon and Surrounding Areas
The quality of life in Southern Oregon is second to none. Vibrant cultural and recreational
opportunities, friendly people, and a mild Mediterranean climate combined with
an affordable cost of living, safe neighborhoods, lower property taxes, and no
sales tax, make Southern Oregon an ideal place to live, work, and play.
The VA SORCC neighbors the cities of Medford, Ashland, Grants
Pass, and Jacksonville just to name a few. These beautiful communities offer a
variety of Dining experiences, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Britt
Festival and other
cultural activities including Ballet, Broadway or Cabaret. Witness the natural wonder of Crater Lake National Park or the Oregon
Caves.. Tour the Wild &
Scenic Rogue River from a jet boat or float a raft through HellgateCanyon . Explore an Open Air Market full of Farm Fresh Produce. Ski or snowboard Mt. Ashland , Mt. Shasta, and Mt. Bachelor during the winter. Hike, Bike, and sightsee local trails and the Table Rocks during the summer. Southern
Oregon is also a Wine lover's paradise. Play
9 or 18 at our championship Golf
Courses. Take in the breathtaking scenery of our many State Parks. Southern Oregon has
something to offer for everyone.
02/23/2017 to 09/30/2017
$101,967 - $292,000 per year
VM 00
Not required
Yes—A Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be approved to fill this vacancy.
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
VI-17-RKn-1914567-BU-OC
464272500
This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications for this occupation on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. Applicants will be referred to selecting official on a continual basis until all vacancies are filled OR until the closing date of this announcement. Applicants need not re-apply once the application is referred to the selecting official. Applicants must indicate which location they would like to be considered.
WHO MAY APPLY
The VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) seeks Board Eligible/Board Certified Adult, Geriatric and Addiction Psychiatrists to join our Outpatient Behavioral Health Integrated Program (BHIP), Opioid Use Disorder Medication-Assisted Treatment Program and Mental Health Rehabilitation and Residential Treatment Program (MHRRTP). The VA SORCC seeks academically-minded clinicians who are passionate about practicing evidence-based psychiatry within a collaborative team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, clinical pharmacy specialists and mental health nurses. Leadership opportunities and program development in substance abuse treatment are available for applicants with specialized Addiction Psychiatry training. Teaching opportunities in residency, medical student and nurse practitioner student education are also available. All Outpatient: Monday Friday, 8am 4:30pm; 90-minute new evaluations, 30-minute follow-ups, 7-10 patients daily; 25% of clinical time is protected for documentation and administrative duties; Optional home telephone call. Each week of call earns the next Friday off. There is no ER or inpatient psychiatry unit, hence on-call responsibilities are minimal.
The VA SORCC is located in White City, OR and serves over 40,000 veterans from Southern Oregon and Northern California. The facility offers extensive outpatient services, including primary care, Behavioral Health Integrated Program (BHIP), Opioid Use Disorder Medication Assisted Treatment, and specialty-care mental health services. The facility is also home to a 260-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation and Residential Treatment Program (MHRRTP) serving veterans with co-occurring mental illness and substance-use disorders. The Grants Pass and Klamath Falls Community Based Outpatient Clinics are part of the VA SORCC team, offering primary care, general mental health care, and telehealth.
Facility Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the program. The option to work alternative schedules to accommodate evenings and weekends may be considered as the outpatient program expands to increase clinic access to veterans.
Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be authorized.
This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) subject to program funding.
THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Physical Requirements Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light Lifting, under 15 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Straight pulling; Pushing (1 hours); Use of fingers; Walking (1 hour); Standing (2 hours); Climbing, legs only; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13' to 16' to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental and Emotional Stability; Protracted or irregular hours of work; Working closely with others; Working alone.
Trial Period New full-time, permanent appointments are required to complete a two year probationary period as specified in Title 38 USC 7403(b)(1)
Current federal employees must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, in order to receive consideration.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with section A, chapter 3, paragraph 3g, this part.)
B. Education. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
- Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted; or
- Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted;
- For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant.
C. Licensure and Registration. Physicians must possess a 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.
D. Residency Training. Physicians must have completed residency training or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program 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:
- Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency was completed; or
- Other residencies or their equivalents which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training.
E. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
F. English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
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: Qualification standards for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part 2, Appendix G2, available 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: 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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf). This is a required form and must be submitted. Applicants who fail to submit will be rated ineligible for consideration. Additionally, applicants who fail to provide a complete and detailed explanation in response to any question (28-37) in which your answer is "Yes" will also be rated ineligible for consideration. This response should be provided on a separate sheet of paper as instructed on the form.
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 1914567.
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.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 Robert Knudsen, HR Specialist (robert.knudsen@va.gov)
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 Saturday, September 30, 2017 to received consideration.
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