Physician (Hospitalist) GP-0602-14

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA; Texas; On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps seeks a Physician (Hospitalist) to join Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on inpatient medicine across day, night, and weekend shifts, with responsibilities in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

You will supervise trainees and participate in academic activities. US citizens only; physician qualifications include an MD or DO from an accredited US or Canadian medical school.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited US/Canada school.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day/night/weekend Hospitalist for inpatient medicine.
• Provide supervision and teaching of trainees, residents, and students.

Skills

Inpatient care

Hospitalist duties

Medical knowledge

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Overview

About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio TX. .

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) is the United States Army's premier medical institution. Located on Fort Sam Houston, BAMC is a 425-bed academic medical center, and is the Department of Defense's largest facility and only Level 1 trauma center. BAMC is also home to the Center for the Intrepid, an outpatient rehabilitation facility. The center is composed of ten separate organizations, including community medical clinics, centered around the Army's largest in-patient hospital. BAMC is staffed by more than 8,000 soldiers, airmen, sailors, civilians, and contractors, providing care to wounded service members and the San Antonio community at large. Brooke Army Medical Center has a history which dates back to 1879 when the first Post Hospital opened as a small medical dispensary located in a single-story wooden building. In 1886, the first permanent hospital was built. In 1908, an 84-bed Station Hospital was constructed on the west side of the post.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

As a Physician (Hospitalist) you will:

• Serve as the day/night/weekend Physician (Hospitalist) for Inpatient Medicine and assist in an outpatient clinic of a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), as needed.
• Perform highly responsible duties in the advanced examination, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients for the Internal Medicine Service.
• Examine and conduct thorough studies of patients presented with medical management problems based on the level of professional ability.
• Evaluate laboratory and clinical findings; differentiating among the various contributory causes and prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Serve as the attending physician and admit and discharge patients to the Medical Wards.
• Provide administrative and direct supervision of assigned personnel including, but not limited to, students, residents, and advanced practitioners. Serve as academic faculty and facilitate teaching and training of trainees.
• Plan, schedule, assign and direct the work of others; establish work priorities and deadlines; explain work requirements, method and procedure as needed; and review work upon completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 (Hospitalist): 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts or proof of