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Physician (Emergency Department)

Employer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Closing date
Sep 25, 2020

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Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below.

Preferred Experience: Board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine. Two years of Emergency Department practice experience. American BLS and ACLS Certifications. Skill in performing minor procedures, treatment of complex lacerations, and treatment of minor orthopedic issues. Ability to read plain radiographs and EKGs, enact ACLS protocol, and perform conscious sedation and intubation. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Physical Requirements: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there will be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items like papers, books, files, and repositioning of patients. Light lifting, under 15 pounds; light carrying, under 15 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (8 hours); standing (8 hours); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted); mental and emotion stability; clear speech.

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