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The VA Saint Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) is seeking a part time Physician to join our team. The VASTLHCS provides cutting-edge surgical care to veterans ranging from common outpatient procedures to complex Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, General Surgery, Otolaryngology, Urologic, Orthopaedic, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Some of the Plastic and Reconstructive services provided at our medical center are complex reconstructions of the lower extremity, hand/upper body extremity, breast reconstruction, lower limb salvage and care of pressure sores. Duties for this position would include; coordination with other Surgical sections such as CT, Colorectal, Vascular Surgery, Dermatology, and Orthopedics. As we are affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine and Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Resident education and supervision is an essential role of this position.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Functional Statement Title/#: Plastic Surgery
03/12/2018 to 03/14/2018
$225,000 - $400,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Permanent
Part-Time
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CBAM-10161546-18-KMH
493649000
This position is open to US citizens, However, non-US citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified US citizens in accordance with VA policy
Preferred Experience: A highly qualified candidate would be Board Certified in Plastic Surgery. Also, a a highly qualified candidate would be able to obtain a faculty appointment with either Washington University School of Medicine or Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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.
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.
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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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/493649000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The VA Saint Louis Health Care System is a 2 Campus, full-service tertiary referral center, with 4 Community Based Outpatient Clinics, Providing advanced inpatient and ambulatory care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, and rehabilitation, as well as over 65 subspecialty areas, including the VA's busiest interventional cardiac program, interventional radiology and radiation oncology. As a VA professional, opportunities are endless. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities as well as great benefits to include paid vacation and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K) with matching contributions. You may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
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.