Full Time
US Department of Veteran Affairs
151 N Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Patient examination/diagnosis/triage/management for a broad spectrum of nonA, operative musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, including highly complex cases Providing treatment procedures including patient education/exercise/active care; manual procedures consistent with chiropractic care as commonly contained in the core curriculum of Council on Chiropractic Education. Providing acupuncture treatment to patients with indicated conditions. Providing educational experiences for other medical and associated health trainees. Works collaboratively with academic affiliates to promote the growth of the whole health system. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Orders diagnostic tests and consultations, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. May participate in supervision and teaching in support of the residency program, performs on call duties, and performs other directly related duties as assigned. Demonstrated past performance of superior clinical competence, and evidence-based approach to care, and an excellent rapport with patients and families.Basic Requirements: Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Degree of doctor of Chiropractic, or its equivalent, resulting from a course of education in Chiropractic. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. United States schools or colleges of Chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic education, at http;///, or equivalent agency, in the list published for the year in which the study was completed. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959Preferred Experience: Experience providing direct patient care in a hospital or other medical setting Competence in acupuncture(1) Application for Physicians (VAF 10-2850) which includes documentation of board certification. (2) A Curriculum Vitae should also be submitted for additional information along with three (3) references and a copy of an active, current, full, and unrestricted license (3) A complete Occupational/Assessment Questionnaire (4) If applicable, copy of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) for all periods of service which shows the character of discharge. This is required for all veteran applicants. If you are claiming 10-point Veteran Preference, you are required to submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference (SF 15) with all supporting documentation (5) If you are a current or former civilian, federal government employee, a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF 50B) and a copy of your most recent proficiency You may obtain the Application for Physicians (VAF 10-2850), Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306), and Application for 10-point Veteran Preference (SF 15) online at If you cannot apply online: - Obtain the 1203FX form to provide your responses to the assessment questionnaire. - Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-###-####. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Associated topics: bilingual, care, family medicine, family medicine physician, family practice physician, general practice, hospitalist, physician md do, primary, urgent Associated topics: care, clinic, general practice, physician md, physician md do, practice, practitioner, provider, urgent, urgent care
