1111210 "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 professional, 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. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.   For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .     Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more Qualifications Required a. Citizenship.  Citizen of the United States.  (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, VA Directive 5005)       b. Education.  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 Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.  Approved schools are:             (1)  Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.             (2)  Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.             (3)  Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.       c. Licensure and Registration:  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.  The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.       d. Certification: Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Practice is required.                                                                                                  NOTE:  Qualification requirements are in accordance with the Veterans Healthcare Administration Qualification Standards for Physicians, which is available for review in the Human Resources Office. VetPro: Any registered, and certified health care providers appointed to a Veterans Health Administration Medical Center must, upon acceptance of an employment offer from Human Resources, enter their employment history, education history, and all licensure/certification/registration information through the internet-based credentialing system (VetPro).  VetPro ensures the consistency of the credentialing process for all employees and provides a reliable electronic data bank of health care provider credentials.  This system is used nationwide by all VHA healthcare facilities in an effort to maximize patient safety.  This prerequisite must be initiated after an employment offer has been extended.  Employment commencement dates will be contingent upon the completion and approval of the VetPro credentialing/verification process.   Drug Testing:  This is a testing designated position (TDP) under the VA Drug-Free Workplace Program.  If you are tentatively selected for the position and are not now in a TDP subject to random testing, you may be subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to final selection.  Applicants who refuse to be tested will not be selected.   Physical Requirements:  Selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a medical examination.   References : VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 2002.  VA Handbook 5005 is available in the local Human Resources Office. Veterans' Preference: 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.aspx. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: VetPro: Any registered, and certified health care providers appointed to a Veterans Health Administration Medical Center must, upon acceptance of an employment offer from Human Resources, enter their employment history, education history, and all licensure/certification/registration information through the internet-based credentialing system (VetPro).  VetPro ensures the consistency of the credentialing process for all employees and provides a reliable electronic data bank of health care provider credentials.  This system is used nationwide by all VHA healthcare facilities in an effort to maximize patient safety.  This prerequisite must be initiated after an employment offer has been extended.  Employment commencement dates will be contingent upon the completion and approval of the VetPro credentialing/verification process.   Salary to be determined by a Physician?s Compensation Panel and Professional Standard Board.