ACOFPCA CAREER CENTER

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/27/2022. 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. 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: Physicians should be physically and mentally capable to perform the duties of the position. The position will require walking, standing or sitting for periods up to 8 hours. ["Fort Wayne is for families, friends, and the outdoors. With high-quality attractions like the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, affordable admissions, cool new neighborhoods, and that big city, small-town feel, your next adventure awaits in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As Indiana's second largest city, Fort Wayne offers countless opportunities to explore and enjoy the arts. From our professional ballet, philharmonic, and theatre companies, to our numerous galleries, exhibits and concerts, we want to add color and vibrancy to your visit.\nSince 1950, the Fort Wayne campus has served Allen County and surrounding areas. The Fort Wayne VA Medical Center has a 26-bed medical center providing acute medical and surgical services. The facility also offers mental health clinics, primary care, medical and surgical specialty care. Performing gross and microscopic examination of surgical and cytological cases and providing reports in a timely manner Performing intraoperative frozen section and gross interpretations as needed Performing post-mortem examinations and ensuring that the provisional and final reports are completed in a timely fashion Interpreting clinical laboratory data and communicating conclusions effectively with providers Providing clinical pathology consultations to providers when appropriate Taking call on a rotating schedule Oversight and instruction of residents and medical students Representing the laboratory at functions or committees such as multidisciplinary tumor boards, transfusion utilization review, and others Participating in the review of quality-control data, results from proficiency testing, and other internal service data to meet regulatory requirements Participating in quality improvement within the service and proactively supporting cost-effective use of resources in laboratory operations Excellent communication skills Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Authorized\nContact Brian.Huhman@va.gov or Eve.Harper@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance"]