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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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) is a consolidated health care system that includes VA Medical Centers in Montgomery and Tuskegee Alabama as well as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in Dothan Alabama, Ft. Rucker Alabama, Monroeville, Alabama, Columbus Georgia and Montgomery VA Clinic. The primary duty station for this position is at the Montgomery Campus. The incumbent will be required to work on site at the other locations as required.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives May be Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station Expenses are authorized for this position. The Department of Veteran Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station authorization includes the relocation of a household and travel expenses to new location due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. PCS expenses for non-VA employees are limited. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.
FIRST CUTOFF DATE: January 24, 2018 Applications received by the first cutoff date will be referred first. Applications of qualified applicants received after the first cutoff date will be referred to the selecting official once every week until the closing date (January 23, 2019) or a selection is made.
01/16/2018 to 01/15/2019
$125,000 - $400,000 per year
VM 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
15
Yes
CBAC-10117872-18-GW
488783300
The Chief, Imaging Service ensures that radiologic services are available to the Medical Staff and patients of the Central Alabama Veteran Health Care System (CAVHCS). The position involves consultative services with the Medical Staff requiring knowledge, skills, licensure, and experience of a physician. The position requires knowledge and understanding of safety, imaging procedures, relevant accreditation standards including those of Joint Commission, College of American Radiologist, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The position requires the ability to effectively work with the Medical Staff and the administrative staff to insure appropriate services are available when needed. It also requires supervision of technical and administrative staff in the imaging department. A large part of the above position requires the knowledge of standards of radiation safety and personnel requirements fo technical support in imaging.
As the Chief, Imaging Service the incumbent also serves as a clinician and assists with the total care of the patients imaging needs and directs the practice to perform well in national and VISN initiatives.
* Provides/direct serves as needed to meet the needs of the patient population being served by CAVHCS.
* Must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging.
* Must serve as a clinical leader in the quality and safety of patient care.
* Oversee and supervise Imaging department staff.
* Provide timely and quality product.
* Assign equitable radiologist duty assignments.
* Develop and adhere to, standard procedures and protocols.
* Ensure accurate CPT coding and assignment of workload.
* Ensure compliance with federal statues, VA directives and policies, and The Joint Commission standards.
* Utilize imaging software and ensures timely and consistent imaging report and record keeping.
* Demonstrate leadership in interpreting and supporting the Veteran Integrated Services Network 7 mission.
* Represent CAVHCS to the VISN 7leadership.
* Adhere to the Medical Staff Bylaws rules and regulation.
* Monitor activities which improve patient safety.
* Maintain a safe radiation environment.
* Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
* Ensure responsible financial management of the Imaging Service.
* Recommend priviledging requirements for the performance of radiologic procedures.
* Review all requests for initial and renewal credentials and clinical privledging.
* Establishes plans and policies.
* Monitor the productivity of imaging physicians.
Work Schedule: (8:00 am to 4:30pm)
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), reaching above the shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking (4 hours), standing (4 hours), correctable vision and hearing; mental and emotional stability; hearing (aid permitted).
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.
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 26 days per leave year (1 day per 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.
United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. The recommended 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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
* CV/Resume (Required)
VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists & Chiropractors can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search. (Required)
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, etc.
DD Form 214 (Only If claiming Veteran Status) Required
Standard Form Sf 50 (Only If claiming current/former federal employment) Required
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 01/15/2019 to receive consideration.
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.
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