This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/550275000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The candidate selected to fill this position may be eligible for tuition reimbursement through the Department of Veterans Affairs - Education Debt Reduction Program.
This position will Remain Open Until Filled. Certificates with eligible applicants will be sent to hiring manager every 30 days!!
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive authorized for highly qualified applicants!!!!
10/30/2019 to 04/21/2020
$250,000 - $400,000 per year
Education and length of practice will be considered through a formal pay-setting process in determining the final salary (Base Pay + Market Pay).
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Current excepted service federal employees.
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
The Division of Medicine at the VA Healthcare System, Salisbury NC is seeking a physician leader for Section Chief of the Cardiology Program. The position will have a joint appointment between the VA and Wake Forest School of Medicine. Applicants should have the academic qualifications for faculty appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine at the Associate Professor or Professor level.The cardiology program at the Salisbury VA Healthcare System provides complex inpatient and outpatient services with dedicated support staff and operational space.
The incumbent will provide oversight of cardiology operations at three clinical sites (Kernersville VA Healthcare Center, Salisbury VA Medical Center and Charlotte VA Healthcare Center), and will be assisted by physician program managers at each of the sites who will function as first line supervisors for the respective sites.
The Section Chief will be responsible for short and long term planning, budget management, quality improvement functions, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and clinical operations, and the day to day management of special programs such as the only free standing diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory in the VHA and EP lab (at the Kernersville site).
Responsibilities will include supervision of cardiologists, midlevel providers, matrix management of nursing and technical staff, and oversight of the rotating cardiology fellows from the Wake Forest School of Medicine.The Section Chief will also be expected to develop an externally funded clinical, translational, or health services research program, in collaboration with the Cardiovascular Research Center, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the Department of Internal Medicine at the Wake Forest School of Medicine.
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday: Schedule negotiable upon interview)
Financial Disclosure Report: Required
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy 1021 and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. If selected for this position, please contact Salisbury VA Medical Center HR Office for more information.
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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy 1021 and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. If selected for this position, please contact Salisbury VA Medical Center HR Office for more information.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA physician brochure.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period.
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.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
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.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes (upload C.V. as resume document type):
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. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10642961.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes (upload C.V. as resume document type):
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. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10642961.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/550275000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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