Physician (Medical Officer)

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (DOHHS); Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 126 000 - 164 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in Washington, DC, seeks a Medical Officer to provide policy guidance and clinical informatics expertise. The position offers federal GS-level responsibilities with travel up to 25% and a permanent appointment.

The role requires an MD/DO with US accreditation and an active license, plus documented graduate training and one year of direct clinical experience. Open to US citizens with extensive federal program involvement.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from US/Canada with appropriate accreditation.
• Current, active medical license in the United States.
• At least 1 year of supervised clinical experience after graduation.

Responsabilités

• Provide authoritative policy and programmatic advice on complex matters.
• Evaluate effects of policies on providers, patients, and programs.
• Maintain relationships with private and public stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Communicate complex medical, scientific, and regulatory concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Provide expert clinical and policy support to advisory activities within ONC’s responsibilities.

Connaissances

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical communication

Formation

MD/DO degree

US/Canada accreditation

Description du poste

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 200 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• Denver, CO
• Washington, DC
• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL
• Boston, MA
• New York, NY
• Cleveland, OH
• Philadelphia, PA
• Nashville, TN
• Dallas, TX

Salary

$126,384 – $164,301 per year. The salaries listed reflect General Schedule (GS) base pay only; locality pay will be applied based on duty location.

Contract type

Full-time

Travel Required

25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointement type

Permanent

Occupations

• 0602 Medical Officer

Other Employment Details

No

This job is in the Competitive Service

No

Yes

Other

Duties

• Provide authoritative advice on policy and programmatic options and recommend courses of action on complex or sensitive matters.
• Evaluate the potential effects of policies and technical approaches on providers, patients, public health, Federal programs, and the broader health care ecosystem.
• Maintain collaborative and effective relationships with private-sector advocates, technology developers and vendors, clinicians and physician organizations, standards organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders to identify implementation issues, inform policy development, and advance coordinated solutions.
• Communicate complex medical, scientific, technical, and regulatory concepts clearly to clinical, technical, policy, executive, and public audiences.
• Provide expert clinical and policy support to Federal advisory committee or successor advisory activities within ONC’s statutory responsibilities, with emphasis on standards, interoperability, clinical quality, and related priorities.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

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. (Transcripts Required)

Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide 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. (Transcripts Required)

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. (Proof of License Required)

Graduate Training Requirement: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

• An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.

Additional Requirement for GS-15: 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.

Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:

• Leading or directing clinical informatics, interoperability, or health IT standards initiatives at a national, enterprise, or federal level.
• Conducting independent analyses of medical, public health, or scientific issues and producing policy/technical documents that inform senior leadership decisions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders (e.g., standards bodies, federal agencies, professional associations) to align clinical requirements with health IT standards or data exchange policies.
• Representing an organization’s clinical or health IT interests in high visibility settings, including committees, working groups, or interagency collaborations.
• Advising senior leadership on medical, clinical workflow, or health IT policy implications of emerging technologies, changes to standards, or federal program requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service – http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS “E-Verify” System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.
• This is a Test Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment.
• The incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

• Resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must support responses to the online application. Failure to submit a resume and all required documentation identified in this announcement may result in removal from further consideration.
• A complete online application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086604)

• College transcript (if qualifying all or in part based on your education)
• CTAP/ICTAP Documentation
• A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
• A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
• RPL Documentation : Candidates must submit all documents required to demonstrate that they meet the qualifications of the position
• If separated due to Reduction in Force (RIF):
• Most recent SF-50, or equivalent, that shows position occupied; tenure; grade and step; salary; and full performance level
• SF-50 showing Separation – RIF. If not available, submit official documentation of Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a proposed removal/separation notice
• Latest performance rating showing rating score
• If separated due to Compensable Injury:
• Most recent SF-50, or equivalent, that shows position occupied; tenure; grade and step; salary; and full performance level
• SF-50, which shows separation, or SF-50 showing acceptance of position at a lower grade or pay level in lieu of separation
• Notification from the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, that injury compensation benefits have ceased or will cease
• Latest performance rating and rating of record (if separate documents) showing rating score

Agency Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 US

Eligibility and Diversity

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Open to all U.S. Citizens

Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.

HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request

Additional locations

• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL
• Boston, MA
• New York, NY
• Cleveland, OH
• Philadelphia, PA
• Nashville, TN
• Dallas, TX