Physician (Neurology)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Bethesda, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Directorate for National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), Office of the DNICoE at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Flexible core work hours, Monday through Friday, between 0630 and 1730. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Duties: Perform comprehensive patient diagnostic evaluations using advanced modalities such as EEG, MEG, olfactory testing, neuro-imaging, vestibular assessments, and sleep studies. Integrate neurological, imaging, laboratory, and clinical data to determine appropriate treatments and coordinate referrals to institute specialists. Interpret relevant neurodiagnostic studies as appropriate to training and credentialing. Coordinating care with primary care, specialty, and ancillary services. Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and quality improvement activities. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and pathways for neurologic conditions.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
A background investigation and credit check are required.
This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
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.
This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
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 (Neurology) and equivalent experience and training of 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.
Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment and Relocation MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient diagnostic evaluations using advanced modalities such as EEG, MEG, olfactory testing, neuro-imaging, vestibular assessments, and sleep studies.
Integrate neurological, imaging, laboratory, and clinical data to determine appropriate treatments and coordinate referrals to institute specialists.
Interpret relevant neurodiagnostic studies as appropriate to training and credentialing.
Coordinating care with primary care, specialty, and ancillary services.
Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and quality improvement activities.
Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and pathways for neurologic conditions.