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We provide Veterans with health care services at our Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, one of our seven community-based outpatient clinics in Bangor, Calais, Caribou, Lewiston, Lincoln, Portland and Rumford or one of our two Access Clinics in Fort Kent and Houlton. Located in Augusta Maine, close to Portland and the Seacoast. Perfect place for all season activities, if you enjoy boating, winter skiing, fall walks and hiking. It is a beautiful place with many cultures and things to do.
11/22/2024 to 12/20/2024
$350,000 - $400,000 per year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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CBTD-12620296-25-TBH
820520600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees.
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
The Anesthesiology Department is looking for an Anesthesiologist to work at the Togus VA Medical Center.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Relocation Incentive: Authorized for current VHA Physicians relocating greater than 50 miles.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): NA
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid 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 VA
Insurance: 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 territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
The Anesthesia Service Line provides anesthesia
services including all levels of sedation and other modalities of anesthesia to patients undergoing
surgery and other invasive procedures, as well as interventional and consultative pain relief
services. Anesthesia Service Line may be comprised of Anesthesia Assistants (AA's,) Certified
Registered Nurse
Anesthetists (CRNA's) and physician anesthesiologists (MD/DO.)
Duties:
- Responsibilities include providing patient care in the Pre-Op Anesthesia Clinic setting, the
Operating Room, in PACU, the inpatient setting including consultation to the Intensive Care Unit,
and the Pain Clinic as assigned.
- Provides anesthesia services including the administration of anesthetic agents as specified in
his/her clinical privileges.
- Incumbent may be expected to take call as directed by the Chief of Anesthesia Service Line.
- Anesthesia providers are expected to be ACLS certified.
- Anesthesia providers are responsible for providing the patient with risks, benefits and
alternative treatments and securing the informed consent of the patient/family needed before
conducting invasive procedures.
- Evaluates the patient to assess any changes in the physical status, lab values and vital signs
of the patient prior to surgery. Appropriate notes are written in the patient's medical record in
an accurate and timely manner.
- Anesthesia providers provide inpatient and outpatient consultations and pre- operative patient
and Operating Room evaluations.
- May be asked to participate in various hospital committees, department and hospital in-service
programs and acquire CME's as required.
- Must work effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals.
- Anesthesia providers provide patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and
chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. He/she must demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within
the institution. The Anesthesia provider must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated
with aging and possess the ability to provide care based upon age-related factors as specified on
the competence assessment
checklist.
- The anesthesia provider is expected to use the best available procedures and
perform them at or above national statistical levels.
Work Schedule: : M-F, 0700-1730 Compressed tour with 1 day off
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.
Pursuant 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.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
You 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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume. Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. 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.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
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). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP 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 medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - 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 whole health care to Veterans?
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
