Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 738319 (Please include on all documents)
The Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) improves the health of our veterans by providing a continuum of care through an integrated health care delivery system. It is a tertiary care facility classified as a level 1c facility affiliated with the University of Louisville and as such integrates teaching, research, and advanced patient care, making it an attractive academic medical center. The facility offers a full spectrum of comprehensive health care services, using state-of-the-art technology and innovative programs, as well as education and research benefits, to Veterans residing in 40 counties in central and western Kentucky and in southern Indiana. In recognition of continued efforts to improve patient care, the medical center was awarded the Robert W. Carey 2007 Performance Achievement Award, 2008 Performance Excellence Award, 2009 Trophy Award and 2010 Circle of Excellence Award; and the 2009 Kentucky Center for Performance Excellence Achievement Award. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/. The VA offers an attractive salary, excellent government benefits and assumes liability for tort claims associated with employees' official VA duties; individual malpractice insurance is not required for this purpose. v Applications will be accepted from US Citizens and Non-Citizens as allowed by appropriations and statute. (Non-citizens may apply and be appointed when no qualified citizens are available in accordance with current regulations). v Applications for this position will be accepted for 60 days with a first cut-off after 30 days. After the initial referral, applications will be referred biweekly until the closing date of the announcement. Those that apply early will receive first consideration. v Salary will be determined by a Compensation Panel by considering and reviewing a variety of factors (specialty, years of experience, board certifications, etc.)