Physician (Clinical Director) - Direct Hire

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Aliceville, AL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Clinical Director at a Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) federal correctional facility. The Clinical Director functions as the primary physician for a full scope and range of medical services to the inmates confined at this facility. Responsible for clinical care provided at the institution, including reviewing applications and credentials for membership to the medical staff; interviewing prospective physicians and mid-level providers; implementing and monitoring in-house Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training; maintaining the quality of health records; supervising Physicians (if applicable), and evaluating patient care through an ongoing quality assurance program that identifies problems and their resolution. Responsible for all health care delivered. Responsibility to consult with other health care providers to provide training and mentoring and to be directly involved with the evaluation and treatment of severely ill and medically complex patient care problems. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• 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.
• Must have 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.
• Applicants must have 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled OR equivalent experience and training.
• Experience in making decisions relative to consultation with members of medical and institutional staff.
• Experience in providing clinical care, interviewing prospective physicians and mid-level practitioners, supervising Physicians, and evaluating patient care through an ongoing quality assurance program that identifies problems and their resolution.
• Experience in providing clinical oversight and is responsible for all health care delivered.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027.
• Resume must support responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements.
• Must electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license as a Physician.
• Must electronically upload proof of successful completion of an accredited graduate training internship, fellowship, or residency program for verification at the time you apply.
• Must electronically upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience.
• All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
• All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

Nice To Haves

• Conditions of employment Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
• To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
• Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Clinical Director at a Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) federal correctional facility.
• Functions as the primary physician for a full scope and range of medical services to the inmates confined at this facility.
• Responsible for clinical care provided at the institution.
• Reviews applications and credentials for membership to the medical staff.
• Interviews prospective physicians and mid-level providers.
• Implements and monitors in-house Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training.
• Maintains the quality of health records.
• Supervises Physicians (if applicable).
• Evaluates patient care through an ongoing quality assurance program that identifies problems and their resolution.
• Responsible for all health care delivered.
• Consults with other health care providers to provide training and mentoring.
• Directly involved with the evaluation and treatment of severely ill and medically complex patient care problems.
• Maintains security of the institution.
• Performs staff correctional responsibilities on a regular and recurring basis.

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.
• Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree