Anesthesiologist
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited Anesthesiologist right now, this occupation will be ordered in Ohio. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 915267
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?
As a VA physician, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is a 673-bed tertiary healthcare facility which provides care to over 100,000 veterans in northern Ohio. We provide care through our main medical facility at the Wade Park campus, 13 community based outpatient clinics, and 3 vet centers. The medical center has been recognized for more programs of excellence than any other Veterans Affairs Medical Center. These pr! ograms of excellence include: Open Heart Surgery, Care of the ! Seriously Mentally Ill, Geriatric Evaluation and Management, Substance Abuse Care, Spinal Cord Injury Care, Medical Care of the Homeless, Domiciliary Care of the Homeless, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Advance Platform Technology, Primary Care Education, and Patient-Centered Specialty Care Education. We are a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services to Veterans with state-of-the art technology as well as medical education and research. Our main campus in Cleveland, Ohio has a full service ER for both general acute care and psychiatric care and a comprehensive reference clinical laboratory. With us, you will find a challenging, yet rewarding career experience.
NOTE: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel (for physicians and dentists) in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed f! or this vacancy.
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.
The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship.
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Occupational physical may be required.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required. DUTIES:
The Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting for an Anesthesiologist. The Anesthesiologist will function in the Anesthesiology Service at the Wade Park Medical C! enter, and will provide coverage at the new Ambulatory Surgery Center l! ocated at 9001 Superior Avenue . The position carries an academic appointment at Case Western Reserve University. The Anesthesiologist duties include:
Reviewing the history and examines the patient to determine the degree of surgical risk and ascertains the types of pre-anesthetic sedation to be ordered. Selects the anesthetic best adapted to the patient's condition and advises and consults with surgeon regarding the patient's condition and the risks involved.
Administering various types of anesthetics ( general anesthesia, centroneuraxial blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, monitored anesthesia care) both for operating room and out-of-OR cases to render patients insensitive to pain during operations and other procedures.
Observing patients and monitoring equipment for adverse reactions during anesthesia.
Extubating patients from anesthesia and completing necessary records of anesthetic administered pre and post-anesthesia medications.
Participating in depa! rtmental functions such as peer review, journal club and other meetings, postoperative rounds, consultations and procedures for other services.
Responding to emergencies.
Tour of Duty: Full-time, Assignment will include rotational on-call coverage.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following requirements:
U.S Citizenship (Non-citizens may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
Completion of first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any State, Territory, or Com! monwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
! Must be board certified or eligible
Preferred Experience:
Recent cardiac experience
Transesophageal echocardiogram experience
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc .
Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements of this position are concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and may include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies.
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. You 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 must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.a! spx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or ! supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. OTHER INFORMA! TION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:19:37 GMT