Physician (Clinical)

National Institutes of Health • Montgomery County, MD

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About The Position

These positions are within the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, across multiple Institutes and Centers. Intramural Physicians administer clinical, basic, and independent research programs; analyze, evaluate, and generate scientific and clinical data; and conceptualize new research directions and projects. The position involves research programs that may include direct patient care.

The role requires a qualifying medical degree, an active and unrestricted U.S. physician license or registration, and at least one year of supervised clinical experience after the medical degree. For the GP-15 level, applicants must also have at least five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position or five years of equivalent experience and training. Employment is subject to background investigation and other appointment requirements. A Confidential Financial Disclosure Report is required. Title 38 pay is included and is based on the physician's experience and field of expertise. The NIH campus is tobacco-free. The position is designated non-emergency/teleworker; in the event of a closure, the employee must be available to telework or request leave.

Requirements

• Meet the U.S. citizenship or U.S. national requirement by the closing date.
• Hold 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.
• Complete the requirements for an M.D. or D.O. degree, or equivalent, through an accepted U.S./Canadian medical education pathway, an equivalent foreign medical degree with permanent ECFMG certification, a Fifth Pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination, as described in the posting.
• Have at least one year of supervised direct clinical service after earning the M.D. or D.O. degree, such as an internship or the first year of a residency program in an appropriately accredited institution.
• For the GP-15 level, demonstrate at least five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position or five years of equivalent experience and training.
• Complete a background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding forms, required documentation, 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).
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

• Submission of transcripts is strongly encouraged; unofficial transcripts are accepted with the application, and official transcripts are required from selectees before an official offer.
• If using ECFMG certification to meet the education requirement, submission of the certification is highly encouraged.

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 the treatment of patients.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data to prepare papers for publication and presentation.
• Conceptualize new research directions and projects.
• Keep abreast of scientific and clinical developments by reviewing literature and attending professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for qualifying prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service when determining annual leave accrual, subject to organizational need, case justification, budget limits, and approval before entering duty.
• A recruitment incentive may be available to a newly appointed or reappointed individual, subject to organizational need, case justification, and budget limits.
• A relocation incentive may be available to a current federal employee moving from a different geographic location, subject to organizational need, case justification, and budget limits.
• NIH may repay certain outstanding federally insured student loans, subject to organizational need, case justification, and budget limits.
• Selected candidates may be eligible for a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications or a special government need, subject to approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

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