Physician (Cardiology-Non-Invasive)

U.S. Department of Defense; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a qualified Physician specializing in Cardiology for WOMACK Army Medical Center. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, chronic disease care, and supervision of medical trainees. Candidates must possess a medical degree, state license, and board certification. The position offers competitive federal compensation, reflecting the level of expertise involved.

Benefits

Relocation incentive may be authorized

Salary negotiation for new Federal service applicants

Qualifications

• Must have a current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine.
• Completed a residency in the specialty.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing care for chronic heart diseases.
• Supervise medical trainees in providing patient care.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Independent Judgment

Supervision

Collaboration with Specialists

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

About the Position: This position is located with WOMACK Army Medical Center's Department of Medicine, at Fort Liberty NC.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Duties

• Evaluate patients utilizing laboratory and clinical findings to determine appropriate treatment or referral to a specialty clinic.
• Provides ongoing care for chronic diseases and complications of these diseases such as, valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and arrhythmia.
• Exercise independent judgment in the selection and performance of a full range of diagnostic procedures for patients.
• Collaborate with specialists in other subspecialties or cases with complex and multifaceted problems.
• Supervise medical students, interns, and residents as they provide medical care to patients in the Cardiology clinic.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position requires a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy degree and state medical license.
• This position requires continuous board certification/board eligibility in Cardiology equivalent to Level 4.
• This is a Testing Drug Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is, therefore, subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Incumbent will be required to use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
• Position is subject to be On-Call from home other than normal duty hours as described in the Major Duties Section.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Physician (Cardiology-Non-Invasive) :

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Department Of Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

If you are selected for a Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved.

Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade and location. This announcement will be filled within the Tier 2 scale, which has an annual salary range of $200,00 - $400,000.