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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Biloxi, MS
Salary: $97,987.00 - $195,000.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (228)523-4221

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 664219

Salary to be determined by a Compensation Panel.

 This position will remain open until filled; consequently, it may be filled before the posted closing date.

 

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?

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .

 

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Extended Care Service has a great full-time opportunity in Geriatrics for a Geriatric Physician. A Geriatrician with a minimum 2 years in clinical geriatric experience is preferred.  As an Inpatient Geriatrician, for Extended Care, primary responsibility is providing comprehensive healthcare to residents in the Biloxi Community Living Center and Transitional Care Units.  Outpatient clinical coverage will be assigned as needed.  Experience in palliative/hospice care is desirable.  Basic computer familiarity is essential; CPRS experience is preferred.

 

The GCVHCS offers:

·  stability and resources of a Federal Hospital

·  teamwork concept providing quality patient care

·  large and diverse patient population with challenging and ever changing pathology and level of care

·  opportunity for research and teaching

 

Extended Care Service of the GCVHCS is located at the Biloxi Ms.  The Community Living Center faces the Biloxi Back Bay and affords our patients a rich and beautiful environment.  All aspects of health are maintained for both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The physical and mental health needs of our veterans are treated through various programs and activities. 

 

The VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Extended Care Service is located just north of the Gulf of Mexico in Biloxi Mississippi.  The community provides a rich environment of historical culture, and many recreational diversions.  Residents of the coast enjoy the “ fun in the sun” atmosphere filled with festivals for all occasions.  With 26 miles of 12 casino resorts, 22 golf courses, 237 restaurants and 42 cultural attractions there’s not a weekend that entertainment can’t be found.

 

EDRP:  The Physician selected for this position MAY be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitation under the provisions of Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) subject to the availability of funds. (EDRP applies to new hires only.  Current VA employees are not eligible).

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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U.S. Citizenship

Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.

Must pass pre-employment examination.

Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.

Background and/or Security Investigation required.

English Language Proficiency required.