Physician

Program Support Center • Washington, DC

11d

About The Position

This Physician position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The physician provides expert medical consultation and clinical guidance to Federal agencies, Federal Occupational Health (FOH) leadership, and occupational health professionals on complex occupational medicine and employee health issues. The role develops, evaluates, and implements occupational health policies, clinical standards, program objectives, and strategic initiatives supporting agency missions and workforce health programs.

The physician leads medical reviews and program evaluations to assess the effectiveness, quality, and compliance of occupational health services, medical surveillance programs, and employee health initiatives. The role also researches and analyzes occupational health, public health, and clinical issues, preparing recommendations, executive briefings, and policy guidance for senior leadership. The physician directs occupational health program activities by coordinating resources, advising multidisciplinary teams, fostering stakeholder partnerships, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.

The position requires board certification in occupational medicine or a primary care specialty—internal medicine, family practice, or preventive medicine—with demonstrated occupational medicine experience, as well as executive management experience overseeing complex healthcare programs and facilities. Candidates may be eligible for Title 38 Physician and Dentist Pay, with base and market pay determined by medical specialty. The role is subject to federal employment conditions, including a background investigation and possible financial disclosure, probationary period, and drug testing upon reasonable suspicion or after an accident.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school; qualifying foreign medical school education must meet the stated 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 the medical degree, such as an internship or first year of residency in an appropriately accredited program.
• For GS-15: five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position, or equivalent experience and training.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level, including directing occupational health and medical review programs; providing executive-level medical consultation and strategic guidance; developing occupational health policies, clinical standards, program objectives, and quality improvement initiatives; leading multidisciplinary teams; and analyzing program performance, medical outcomes, and public health data.
• Board certification in occupational medicine or a primary care specialty (internal medicine, family practice, or preventive medicine) with demonstrated ability and experience providing occupational medicine services.
• Executive management experience, particularly overseeing expansive and complex healthcare programs and facilities.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Suitable for federal employment and successful completion of a background security investigation with favorable adjudication.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Provide documentation of qualifications, including transcripts and proof of physician license; document experience with dates and hours worked as requested.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training equivalent to five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position, for the GS-15 requirement.
• Experience creditable through volunteer work, including national service programs or other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical consultation and clinical guidance to Federal agencies, FOH leadership, and occupational health professionals on complex occupational medicine and employee health issues.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement occupational health policies, clinical standards, program objectives, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead medical reviews and program evaluations assessing occupational health service effectiveness, quality, and compliance.
• Conduct research and analyze occupational health, public health, and clinical issues; develop recommendations, executive briefings, and policy guidance for senior leadership.
• Direct occupational health program activities by coordinating resources, advising multidisciplinary teams, fostering stakeholder partnerships, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Oversee medical surveillance, medical clearance, employee health, and clinical review activities serving multiple Federal agencies.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning, managing, and evaluating occupational health programs, medical services, and operational priorities.
• Analyze program performance, medical outcomes, and public health data to improve program effectiveness and support executive decision-making.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Potential incentives, if authorized and subject to factors including funding availability, such as moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, or creditable service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

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