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A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive, lump sum upon appointment with minimum 3-year service obligation, is authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Learn more about this agency11/01/2020 to 12/17/2020
$107,569 - $260,000 per year
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.
AD 15
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position between the 10 facilities within this health care system.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
CBEC-10954679-21-CK
583340200
Northern California has a lot to offer to those seeking good weather and an abundance of outdoor activities whether you prefer beach, mountains, snow, etc. Sacramento, California is one of the most historic cities in California. Two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with access to exceptional wine in Napa and Sonoma. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, recognized for its farm-fresh restaurants, and plentiful farmers' markets. Sacramento has many cultural and artistic events and the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
The Sacramento VA Medical Center is looking for a full-time Neurologist with subspecialty training in neuromuscular medicine, BC/BE. Qualified incumbent will diagnose, treat, and manage patients with neurological disorders. Preference is given to fellowship trained candidates with experience in clinical and investigative aspects of neuromuscular medicine. Responsibilities include inpatient, outpatient (general neurology, neuromuscular/ALS, EMG/NCV clinics) and rotating on-call coverage after hours and weekends. On call coverage is via telehealth (not in person). The candidate will work closely with four other Neurologists and a Neurology nurse practitioner each with different sub- specialty training and interests. Work life balance is a reality! An academic appointment with UC Davis School of Medicine is a distinct possibility, opportunities for teaching and research abound.
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am to 430pm, 40-hour work week.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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 eight (8) hours per biweekly 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.
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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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, CV, and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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.
You must provide a current CV/Resume by email to the Physician Recruiter at
Crystal.Keeler@va.gov
.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 by emailing a current CV to VANCHCS Physician Recruiter at Crystal.Keeler@va.gov
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages, we will conduct a review to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, the submission is referred to the hiring manager for consideration. 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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The Department of Veteran Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to veterans in Northern California. The health system is comprised of a medical center in Sacramento; a rehabilitation and extended care facility in Martinez; outpatient clinics in Martinez, Fairfield, Oakland, Sacramento, McClellan, Yuba City, Redding, Chico, and Vallejo; a Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Oakland; and dental clinics in Vallejo, Sacramento and Redding.
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