Physician (Family Medicine)

U.S. Department of Defense; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a qualified Physician (Family Practice) for the Army Health Center McDonald. The ideal candidate will provide extensive primary care, demonstrating expertise in diagnosis and treatment across various medical areas. Applicants must have relevant medical degrees and meet rigorous federal employment requirements, including residency training.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician.
• Completion of accredited residency training in Family Medicine.
• Experience providing direct service in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous and comprehensive primary care for patients.
• Performs diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
• Coordinates care across healthcare system and community.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

About the Position: The incumbent of the position will serve as a Physician (Family Practice) within the Army Health Center McDonald, DIR of Medicine, Family Medicine.

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an on-going basis.
• Recruitment incentives MAY apply.

Duties

• Performs in accordance with policies and guidelines established by supervisor.
• Exercises independent judgement with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral, and disposition of patients.
• Examine, diagnose, prevent, and treat medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological, and orthopedic care.
• Take ownership, responsibility for care of assigned panel of patients.
• Provides first contact, continuous, comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth, and adults according to current standards of care.
• Coordinates and/or integrates care across all elements of the healthcare system and the patient's community.
• Completes records pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal 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 mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 (Family Practice):

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 for GP-14 Position: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Family 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.