Physician (Obstetrics-Gynecology)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Benning, GA

20h•$200,000 - $400,000

About The Position

The Physician (Obstetrics-Gynecology) serves as an expert and consultant in obstetrics and gynecology care, examining, diagnosing, and treating the full range of patients in the specialty. The physician provides preventive care and education to women in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, evaluates functional and dysfunctional problems related to the female pelvis, and assesses laboratory and clinical findings to determine appropriate treatment. The physician performs gynecologic surgeries and obstetrics and gynecology services in labor and delivery. The role also includes guiding and instructing medical students, interns, residents, and other professional personnel in ambulatory obstetrics and gynecology care, and attending departmental and service-specific conferences and lectures. Compensation consists of GS base pay and a non-locality Market Pay supplement determined by an Activity Compensation Panel. The panel considers clinical specialty, board certifications, regional market data, and professional experience. Market Pay is reviewed every 24 months. The announcement lists a Tier 2 salary range of $200,000–$400,000; final salary is determined after acceptance of an initial offer. Multiple positions may be filled, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The position requires shift work, with regularly rotated shifts that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. On-call work during irregular hours may also be required. The position is Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential, requiring the incumbent to report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies. The employee must wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire while on duty.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-degree equivalency requirements.
Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
At least one year of supervised direct clinical service after obtaining the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an appropriately accredited hospital or institution.
Successful completion of accredited residency training in obstetrics and gynecology and equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years; experience may not substitute for required specialty residency training.
Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, maintained as required.
Completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Ability to meet immunization and tuberculosis testing requirements, including required hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact and seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted.
Ability to meet background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements.
Ability to submit to pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or an on-duty accident.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations, and to work on call during irregular hours as required.
Ability to report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies because the position is Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential.
Ability to wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire while on duty.
Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
U.S. citizenship and proof of U.S. citizenship are required.

Nice To Haves

Board certifications are considered by the Activity Compensation Panel when determining Market Pay.
Highly qualified candidates may be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives and student loan repayment.

Responsibilities

Serve as an expert and consultant in obstetrics and gynecology care.
Examine, diagnose, and treat the full range of obstetrics and gynecology patients.
Provide preventive care and education to women seen in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic.
Evaluate functional and dysfunctional problems related to the female pelvis.
Evaluate laboratory and clinical findings and provide appropriate treatment.
Guide, train, and instruct medical students, interns, residents, and other professional personnel in ambulatory obstetrics and gynecology care as required.
Attend departmental and service-specific conferences and lectures.
Perform gynecologic surgeries for obstetrics and gynecology patients.
Provide obstetrics and gynecology services in labor and delivery.