Supervisory Physician (Family Practice)
Location: Fort Leonard Wood Missouri
Description: Department of the Army is presently looking of Supervisory Physician (Family Practice) right now, this position will be placed in Missouri. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. 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.
COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT AND RELOCATION INCENTIVES MAY BE PAID (UP TO 25% OF YOUR SALARY).
This position is located at the Community Based Primary Care Clinic near Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
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 Practice.
May be required to work weekend call duties and evenings.
This is an Inclement Weather Essential Position: Incumbent is expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. 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:
You will serve as a board certified Family Practice Physician under the supervision of the Group Practice Manager at the Ozark Family Center Medical Home near Fort Leonard Wood in Saint Roberts, Missouri. The scope of services include, but are not limited to, examination, diagnosis, prevention & treatment of medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological, & orthopedic care. You will provide first contact, continuous, comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth, & adults according to current standards of care, the patient centered medical home model of care, & Army policy & relevant regulations. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who collectively take responsibility for the ongoing care of patients. You will supervise other health care providers as assigned and assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, & the capabilities of employees. You will also provide technical oversight, identify developmental & training needs of employees, and provide and/or arrange for needed development & training.
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 and board certification in the specialty of Family Practice. This required experience/training will include skills, such as, but not limited to, a wide range of medical duties specializing in examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological, and orthopedic care. Exercises independent judgment with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral and disposition of patients. 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 and Hepatitis B immunization seriesrequirement 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 & the Hepatitis B series.
All required background checks of AR-215-3 must be successfully completed and maintained including Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI); to include a health assessments is required.
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 as well as Advanced Life Support (ALS).
Employee is required to wear protective clothing and/or a uniform.
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 supervisory 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.
The US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) is opening 17 new primary care clinics in local communities near 10 Army installations across the continental US and Hawaii to provide more convenient access to care for active duty Family members. These clinics will operate under the DoD "Medical Home" model and provide an exciting opportunity for you to be among the first civilian providers and critical support staff at these new clinics. Become a Civilian on the Army Medicine Team and help make this groundbreaking concept to bring healthcare closer to home for Army Families a success.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:13:39 GMT