Physician (Clinical)

National Institutes of Health • Montgomery County, MD

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About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), within one of multiple Institutes or Centers. As an intramural physician, the employee administers clinical, basic, and independent research programs; analyzes, evaluates, and generates scientific and clinical data; and conceptualizes new research directions and projects. The work includes research involving direct patient care and the development of drug plans incorporating Phase I, II, and III clinical trials.

Requirements

• Meet the U.S. citizenship or U.S. national requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Have a current, valid U.S.-issued medical license; qualifications specify an active, current, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Meet the medical education requirement through an eligible MD/DO or equivalent qualification, including applicable foreign-education pathways or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination as described in the posting.
• Have at least one year of supervised clinical experience after obtaining an MD or DO degree, such as an internship or the first year of a residency program in an appropriately accredited institution.
• For the GP-14 level, demonstrate at least four years of graduate training in the specialty of the position, or four years of equivalent experience and training.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Complete the required background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding forms, document submission, and other job-related requirements before or after appointment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Be able to perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450 or OGE-278e and OGE-278-T).
• A pre-employment medical examination may be required.
• A one- or two-year trial or probationary period may be required, depending on appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Submission of transcripts is strongly encouraged; unofficial transcripts may be included with the application, and official transcripts are required from selectees before an official offer.
• If qualifying through foreign medical education using ECFMG certification, submission of the certification is strongly encouraged.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may be considered for service credit for prior qualifying work experience or active-duty uniformed service when determining annual leave accrual.
• A newly appointed or reappointed individual may be considered for a recruitment incentive; a current federal employee relocating from another geographic location may be considered for a relocation incentive.
• The NIH may repay certain outstanding federally insured student loans, subject to organizational need, case justification, and budget limitations.
• Selected candidates may be eligible for a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications or a special government need, subject to approval.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical and basic research projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct research programs involving direct patient care using applied and/or basic research.
• Review, analyze, and investigate clinical trials, protocols, and patient treatment.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data, and prepare papers for publication and presentation.
• Conceptualize new research directions and projects.
• Create drug development plans, including Phase I, II, and III clinical trials.
• Keep abreast of scientific and clinical developments through literature review and attendance at professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for the employee and family.
• Potential repayment of certain outstanding federally insured student loans, determined case by case.
• Potential recruitment incentive for newly appointed or reappointed individuals, determined case by case.
• Potential relocation incentive for current federal employees moving from a different geographic location, determined case by case.

What This Job Offers

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