PHYSICIAN (EPILEPTOLOGIST)
Company: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA
Physician Total Rewards.Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance
bonus, regular salary increasesPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid
time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave,
11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence
for CME)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal
insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full
and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryCME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with
board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with
tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract
and no significant restriction on moonlightingThe VA Boston
Healthcare System (VABHS) is a designated VA Epilepsy Center of
Excellence and is seeking a full-time Epileptologist as part of
their multidisciplinary Epilepsy and Neurology Department. The
VABHS Epilepsy program is one of the largest VA Epilepsy programs
nationally, supporting a 5-bed epilepsy monitoring unit, ICU EEG
monitoring, outpatient and inpatient EEG, intraoperative monitoring
and multidisciplinary Epilepsy and PNES clinics . There is call
both for EEG and Inpatient Neurology coverage supervising in house
residents, Duty stations include JPVA (Office, Clinic) and WRVA
(Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Inpatient service)The VA Boston Epilepsy
Program supports combined ACGME Epilepsy and Neurophysiology
Fellowship Programs with Brigham and Women's Hospital. VABHS Hosts
the National VA Tele-EEG-Epilepsy Program. Essential duties of this
position include: (1) providing medical care to adult patients with
seizure disorders, (2) interpreting EEG, Video-EEG and Tele-EEG
studies, (3) teaching/supervising residents, clinical fellows, and
medical students, and (4) supporting the Neurology service as an
attending in general neurology clinics and inpatient service
coverage.The VABHS department of Neurology and Epilepsy Division
maintains active academic and teaching affiliations with Harvard
Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the Mass
General Brigham Neurology Residency Training Program. The selected
candidate will be nominated for a faculty position at Harvard
Medical School or Boston University School of Medicine commensurate
with qualifications. The VABHS is the largest tertiary care center
for Veterans in New England and provides a full spectrum of
inpatient, residential, and outpatient medical-surgical and mental
health services across three major campuses (Brockton, West
Roxbury, & Jamaica Plain), five community-based outpatient clinics,
and several residential rehabilitation facilities. VABHS hosts the
VA Biorepository Brain Bank and the VA Million Veteran Program.
VABHS Research is one of the largest VA Research services with the
highest VERA dollars funding nationally.Candidates must have
completed ACGME Fellowship in Epilepsy or Neurophysiology, be Board
Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology, and hold an MD or
equivalent degree and unrestricted licensure in any state. U.S.
Citizenship is required.Work Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday
8:00am to 4:30pmTelework: Not authorized.NOTIFICATIONS:Current and
former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent
SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action).The SF-50 must identify the
position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service
(Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may
be required to show a higher grade previously held.This position is
in the Excepted Service.Applicant's education, length of practice,
will be considered by a compensation panel in determining the
salary of the applicant selected.Candidates who meet the
qualification requirements within 15 calendar days following the
closing date of the announcement will be considered.Drug Testing
Position: 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. Applicants will not be
appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result
is received.Selectee will be required to complete additional forms
to proceed with the employment process.Selectee will be required to
complete the credentialing process.Permanent appointment in this
position is subject to review by the Professional Standards Board
(a peer-review group) that will review the selected candidate's
education and experience.Incomplete applications will not be
considered.Veterans' preference will apply if eligible.Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy.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.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959.Must be proficient in written and spoken English.You may
be required to serve a probationary period.Subject to
background/security investigation.Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process.Must pass
pre-employment physical examination.Participation in the seasonal
influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department
of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.You
must possess and maintain all required license for this position.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the
basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if
applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the
completion of training or license requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the
requirements for appointment under the previous qualification
standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to
have met the basic requirements of the occupation.Basic
Requirements:United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy.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 Department of Veterans Affairs
for the year in which the course of study was completed.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.Residency Training: Physicians must have
completed residency training, 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: (1) Those approved
by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
(ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic
Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency
training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified
practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff
Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with
appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the
physician to an appropriate range of patient care
experiences.Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited
residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic
requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as
Physician Resident Providers (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed
physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed
on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered
independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they
are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain
restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery
residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.Proficiency in
spoken and written English.EducationDegree 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, orSchools of osteopathic medicine approved by the
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation 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. [If the
applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials
must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG
eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central
Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C.
7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered
above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic,
or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances
where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high
professional attainment or expertise in the specialty
area.Additional informationThis 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.Financial Disclosure Report:Not
requiredPursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care
personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e.,
medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote
workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you
will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit
documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The
agency will provide additional information regarding what
information or documentation will be needed and how you can request
a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the
reasonable accommodation process.If you are unable to apply online
or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out
to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity
Announcement.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law. Help A career with the
U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits
package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have
access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more
about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits
depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position
is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency
for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will
Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well
you meet the qualifications above.Your application, resume, C.V.,
and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please
follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect
consideration for employment.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.The Department of Veterans Affairs
performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method
used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a
candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process);
gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and
assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a
position.Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates
and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of
candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA.
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim
preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor
Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible
copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service
(honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active
duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you
must submit documentation related to your active duty service which
reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable,
general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally,
disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such
as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an
SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required
proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award
preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please
visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans'
Preference.
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