Physician (Pain Management)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Physician (Pain Management) right now, this occupation will be assigned in Ohio. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees al! ready have â€"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you’ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
JOB SUMMARY: Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 984468Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise â€" "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" â€" 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 programs 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 wi! th 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.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.DUTIES:
The Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting for a part time (5/8ths) Pain Management Physician. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Pain Management Physician will join 5 physicians, 2 psychologists and 4 extenders, along with 12 nurses and staff who work in a collaborative manner to sustain the different state-of-the-art layers of the division of Pain Medicine. These include the CARF-accredited Intensive Outpatient P! rogram (IOP), a nationally-renowned tele-health program, a state-of-the! -art 2-room invasive procedure suite, and a well-organized inpatient consult service. There is also ample opportunity for research and innovative thinking, as the Division of Pain Medicine sustains a major health care delivery grant (SCAN-ECHO).
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.
Required Skills:
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 Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
- Must be a board certified or eligible anesthesiologist or physiatrist.
- Must have completed a ACGME accredited fellowship in pain medicine.
- Must be proficient in contemporary interventional pain management techniques, including spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal pump technology.
- Must be proficient in spine procedures and various decompression techniques.
- Demonstrated research experience.
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 poin! t in the range listed for this vacancy.
Bring your expertise to VA ! and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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 will be opened on: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:13:40 GMT
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