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Position Title
Psychiatrist- Chief of Psychiatry
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSR-11106892-21-JS Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 7, 2021 to Friday, October 1, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and mus be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S Naturalized Citizen to be considered for this position. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).

Are you a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Naturalized Citizen?
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2. The following question pertains to your degree of doctor of medicine or its 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 Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.

OR

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

OR

Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.

Have you been awarded a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine obtained from one of the schools fitting the criteria above?
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3. The following question pertains to your licensure and/or registration, physicians must hold a 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.

Do you hold a 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?
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4. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written English in order to perform the duties of this position.

Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
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5. Certification of Understanding- Select the appropriate answer to the statement below. Failure to provide an answer will result in a loss of consideration for this position.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R.
part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated and responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in a loss of consideration for this position.
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