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The Compensation and Pension & Occupational Health (C&P/OH) Department is seeking a highly qualified physician to provide disability examinations for Veterans in collaboration with Veterans Benefits Affairs (VBA). Compensation and Pension exams serve the purpose of determining the amount of disability a Veteran might be suffering as result of their service in the military. The focused and comprehensive examinations are performed according to VBA standards and submitted electronically for rating determinations to VBA to be rated. Our goal is to provide Veterans with high quality and timely evaluations. C&P exams are conducted in a way to skillfully balance the Veterans' need to be heard and compensated with VA's need for objective documentation of the Veterans' function. C&P providers also provide medical opinions and perform evaluations for appeals and negligence cases. We provide services through face to face, telephone contact, and via telemedicine services. The selected physician will join a team of other physicians, CRNP's, PA's, and administrative support staff. The physician may be assigned as the preceptor to individual CRNP/PA's and would report to the Chief of C&P/OH.
Desired training in Worker's Compensation and Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Sports Medicine, along with significant experience in the field preferred.
Learn more about this agency02/24/2017 to 03/24/2017
$101,967 - $225,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
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HP-646-17-TJH-1917999-SR
464653800
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is seeking a Physician (Compensation and Pension). Duties include:
· Performing history and physical examinations, orders and evaluates appropriate diagnostic studies, and acts within the guidelines and quality indicators set forth by the VA Central Office of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA
· Performing Compensation and Pension examinations for all claimed medical conditions except those limited to specialists; writes medical opinions to provide very specific information to ensure proper evaluation of the claimed disability by non-medical adjudicating officials of the Veterans Benefits Administration and courts;
· Generates Compensation and Pension exam reports; and functions as a resource person to other examiners.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, (40 Hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM), with possible weeknight and weekend hours.
Work Location: H.J. Heinz, Aspinwall
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: No
Education Debt Reduction Program: No
Bargaining Unit: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to physically and mentally perform the duties of Physician, Section Chief of Occupational Health, under normal and emergent conditions. Moderate lifting 15-44 lbs and over with assistive devices, heavy carrying of 15-44 lbs and over with assistive devices; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, both hands required, walking or standing up to 4 hours per day; repeated bending up to 1-2 hours per day; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination; near vision correctable; hearing aid permitted. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/HRLibrary/Dir-Policy.htm
Must be proficient in the English language.
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.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Preferred Experience:
Board certified/board eligible in OEM
Three to five years of OEM clinical experience
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.
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 Veterans 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.
FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Join us for an exciting career at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System where serving Veterans and their families is our passion! With over 583 beds spread across two sitesUniversity Drive division and H.J. Heinz III Progressive Care Centerwe offer innovative and compassionate care to Veterans in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Our patient focused approach allows our providers to practice medicine the way it was meant to be practiced. VA physicians work with an interdisciplinary care team to deliver state-of-the-art medicine using some of the most advanced medical technologies. To learn more about VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, visit www.pittsburgh.va.gov.
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.