Physician (Regular Ft) Gastroenterologist

Summary

NOTE : The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center is located in Clarksburg – West Virginia is seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist to provide comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Gastroenterology.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position – you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements :

• United States Citizenship : Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• 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
• Residency Training : Physicians must have completed residency training – approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification

(NOTE : VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are :

Physical Requirements : Lifting up to 35 pounds – intermittently

Moderate carrying (15‑35 pounds) – intermittently

Lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care

Pulling – intermittently

Pushing – intermittently

Reaching above the shoulders – intermittently – both hands required

Walking – intermittently

Standing – intermittently

Kneeling – intermittently

And repeated bending.

Duties

Major Duties / Responsibilities :

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