Physician (Family Medicine/Internal Medicine/Pediatrics) - DHA

About the position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Physician in their clinical specialty. This is an open continuous announcement that allows acceptance of applications throughout the year with eligible applicants being placed on the register and referred for consideration when vacancies occur. Positions will be located throughout the Southeast Region under the Indian Health Service, including areas such as Albuquerque, Nashville, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and/or direct medical services within specialized areas to inpatients and/or outpatients health centers or hospitals.
• Take patient history, perform physical examinations, order laboratory and x-ray procedures, interpret clinical data, and formulate therapeutic programs.
• Convey information to patients and their families, support patients and families during illness, and maintain adequate records of patient care activities.
• Determine when specialist services are required and arrange for patient admissions to appropriate hospitals.
• Make daily rounds to ensure effective coordination of services and optimum patient care; provide care as needed and be on call for urgent care.
• Conduct initial and periodic health examinations, prescribe treatments, and administer immunizations in compliance with established policies.
• Participate in meetings to develop, modify, and evaluate medical procedures to improve patient care quality.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a U.S. state or territory.
• Must have at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (internship or first year of residency).
• For GS-13: 3 years of graduate training in the specialty or equivalent experience; for GS-14: 4 years of graduate training or equivalent experience.
• Board Certified in the specialty or an active registrant of the Board in the specialty to which the applicant is applying.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a clinical setting with diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with Indian Health Service policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed in accordance with agency policy.
• Permanent appointment with multiple work schedules available.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.