Physician (Dermatology)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Stewart, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at WINN Military Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Duties Examine patients, evaluate laboratory and clinical findings differentiating between various contributory causes. Provide diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the skin, hair, scalp and nails. Perform dermatologic procedures to include excision of skin cancers and moles, skin biopsies, skin tag removal, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen treatments), electrosurgery, patch testing, phototherapy, chemical peels, and laser procedures. Consult with specialists in other fields when assistance is required to determine the best diagnosis or best treatment. Provides dermatologic education to patients and staff.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
US Citizens
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.
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.
Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Dermatology) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years.
Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

Examine patients, evaluate laboratory and clinical findings differentiating between various contributory causes.
Provide diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the skin, hair, scalp and nails.
Perform dermatologic procedures to include excision of skin cancers and moles, skin biopsies, skin tag removal, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen treatments), electrosurgery, patch testing, phototherapy, chemical peels, and laser procedures.
Consult with specialists in other fields when assistance is required to determine the best diagnosis or best treatment.
Provides dermatologic education to patients and staff.