Physician

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Maryland; On-site; USD 167,603 - 195,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A federal health services agency is seeking a Physician to serve as a technical expert on Medicare services. This role includes advising on national policies, evaluating medical therapies for impact on Medicare, and maintaining liaison with health research communities. Candidates must possess accredited residency training and may be evaluated on interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $167,603 – $195,200. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.
• Completion of accredited residency training is required for specialists.
• Teaching experience in a medical or public health school is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert on Medicare services.
• Advise on national policies and quality care standards.
• Evaluate new therapies for Medicare impact.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Policy development

Medical consultation

Education

Residency training in relevant specialty

Graduate teaching experience

Job description

Physician – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Pay Range: $167,603 – $195,200 per year (based on your skills and experience)

About the role

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare (CM).

What you'll do

• Serve as CMS’s technical expert and consultant on Medicare fee‑for‑service and the Medicare Shared Savings Program, exercising significant responsibility for providing expert advisory services to senior leadership within the Federal government.
• Serve as an advisor and expert medical consultant on the development of national policies to ensure that these programs are consistent with recognized professional standards of care and reduce inappropriate utilization of health care resources.
• Evaluate the medical effectiveness of new therapies and medical products for potential impact on Center programs, especially with respect to moving Medicare to paying for quality care.
• Participate in the development of policy proposals.
• Maintain liaison with medical, scientific, and health services research communities to exchange information and ideas on issues related to the delivery of health care services and appropriate treatments or settings, including studies and analysis.

Qualifications

• Interview Criteria: Applicants may be interviewed to ensure that they possess the degree of skill in interpersonal relationships required for satisfactory performance of the duties of the position.
• Residency Training: Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is essential for the performance of specialized duties. Specialists such as psychiatrists and surgeons must complete the required accredited residency training. An exception may be made when a peer panel determines that professional medical practice is equivalent to the required graduate training.
• Teaching Experience: Graduate teaching experience as a member of the faculty in a school of medicine or public health may be credited for training positions or specialist positions. (Teaching undertaken as part of residency or fellowship training does not satisfy this requirement.)

You must apply through USAJOBS by 12/22/2025 to be considered.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Consulting

Industries

Government Administration and Public Health

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Pension plan
• Paid paternity leave