Physician (Thoracic Pathology) GP-0602-15

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Silver Spring, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Joint Pathology Center, Silver Spring, MD.
The JPC provides a cost-effective, centralized, pathology subspecialty expertise; the sole veterinary pathology training source for the US military; stewardship of a tissue repository unparalleled in size, age, and diversity. They serve the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. They partner with US and international academic and scientific institutions to advance pathology research and education.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
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.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
Who May Apply: US Citizens

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Physician (Thoracic/Pulmonary Pathology):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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled Thoracic/Pulmonary Pathology and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 10 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.
• Must be Board Certified in Thoracic/Pulmonary Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for consultation, education, and research in support of the organizational goals in the study of diagnosing diseases of the lungs, pleura, airway, and mediastinum (e.g., thymus, lymph nodes) .
• Prepares scientific papers and reports for publication of research findings.
• Experience in Hematopathology Education and Research to teach other health care providers (physicians, residents, medical students).
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team comprised of other physicians, and ancillary staff. Provides case review for quality assurance purposes.
• Provides consultation to other pathologists and diagnoses consultations.

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• paid time off
• medical benefits
• student loan repayments
• retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree