Physician (Family Practice)
Location: Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Description: Department of the Army is at present looking to employ Physician (Family Practice) right now, this position will be placed in Hawaii. More details about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT AND RELOCATION INCENTIVES MAY BE PAID (UP TO 25% OF YOUR SALARY).
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.
Physician is required to be Board Certified in Family Medicine.
You will carry after-hours on-call pager as assigned. No in-house call required.
This position is a TERM position. It is temporary and may be extended up to a maximum of four years.
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. You may apply online by Clicking Here You may check your status online at http://medcell.army.mil/status.asp
KEY REQUIREMENTS
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Moving expenses may be paid.
DUTIES:
This position is located at the Troop Medical Clinic (TMC) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. You will primarily be responsible for coordinating, reviewing, evaluating and ensuring satisfactory documentation, as evidence of completion of the medical requirements, of all Pre- and Post-Deployment Health Assessments. You will ensure coordination with other Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) team members in the effective and efficient processing of Soldiers through the medical requirements of the SRP. You will serve as the Medical Officer at the TMC and be accountable to the Director of Health Services for Schofield Barracks. When you are not performing such functions, you will be responsible for the primary care of approximately 800 active duty Soldiers. The services include, but are not limited to, examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatric and orthopedic care.
You will examine active duty, family members, and other authorized beneficiaries to determine presence and extent of diseases and conditions, administer appropriate care and/or referral of cases requiring hospitalization or subspecialty care, perform the following procedures: toe nail removal, minor suturing, reduction of simple fracture of extremities, emergency delivery, endometrial biopsy, joint aspiration/injection, proctosigmoidoscopy, ECG performance and initial interpretation, interpretation of basic radiographs, insertion/removal of IUD, regional anesthesia, splinting/casting/immobilization of simple fractures, and crisis intervention.
You will supervise medical student/externs and other non-professional health care providers when requested. This responsibility includes medical records reviews, consultative service, and direct observation of provider. Documentation of non-professional health care providers supervision will be in accordance with Army Regulation 40-48 and other applicable guidance.
You will also provide occupational health follow-up care for Department of Army employees and coordinate complex occupational health issues with the Chief Nurse, Occupational Health Clinic.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum Qualifications: • Degree: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation. [A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).] • Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy 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 an institution accredited for such training. • Licensure/Certification: Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States • Specialized Experience: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess 4 years of specialized experience to include internship/residency training in the specialty of Family Medicine. This required family medicine experience/training will include skills, such as, but not limited to, a wide range of medical duties specializing in all aspects of patient care such as advanced examination, diagnosis, and treatment to ensure effectiveness of treatment. At least one year of this experience must have been at the next lower level, which would involve independent treatment of complex cases requiring advanced skills.
Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required.
A medical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required.
This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.
This position requires a Childcare Background Check (CNACI).
Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
Must provide documents for credentialing for health care positions.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification Current Advanced Life Support of other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
You must include the announcement number on your application.
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this Job Announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
- Comprehensive health and life insurance
- Competitive salaries
- Generous retirement programs
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
- Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
- Paid employment related training and education
- Possible student loan repayment
- Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
- Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of the Army.
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This position will be opened on: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:04:07 GMT
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