Physician (Occupational Medicine)

Department of Defense • Kittery, ME

40d • Onsite

About The Position

About the Position: This position is located at Kittery, Maine. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Required to wear Personnel Protective Equipment.
• Position requires 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.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required and annually thereafter. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 49 pounds may be required

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-employment and annual civilian physical
• Formulate full treatment plans based on evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and/ or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Diagnose and appropriately consults for follow-up evaluations for conditions discovered as a result of the occupational medical examinations.
• Counsel employees on workplace hazards and exam results.
• Serve as a recognized expert to provide Occupational Medicine services to employees in various occupations, of various ages, and with various health issues.
• Evaluate and treats on-the-job illnesses and injuries and stabilizes and transfers those suffering from urgent or potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees