Physician (Hansen's Disease)

Health Resources and Services Administration • Baton Rouge, LA

3d

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The Physician serves in the National Hansen's Disease Program (NHDP), providing specialized clinical care, coordinating nationwide outpatient services, and advancing education, rehabilitation, and research to improve the detection, treatment, prevention, and long-term outcomes of Hansen's disease throughout the United States and its territories.

The physician provides care to patients with Hansen's disease and other complex conditions while supporting clinic operations; develops diagnostic and treatment programs for patients with physical and mental health conditions; serves as a research liaison with internal and external partners and collaborates on peer-reviewed publications; and instructs and trains medical students, interns, residents, and physicians in short- and long-term training programs.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school, or a qualifying equivalent degree from a foreign medical school.
• 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 earning the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program, in an appropriately accredited institution.
• 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 at least the GS-14 grade level, including experience in all listed areas: infectious disease care and treatment planning; diagnosing and managing dermatologic and systemic conditions; supporting and participating in research; and developing infectious disease training and supporting consultations, correspondence, and confidential clinical operations.
• Board certified or board eligible in one or more of the following primary care disciplines: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine, Dermatology, or Infectious Disease.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement's closing date.
• Applicants must document employment dates and, for part-time work, hours worked per week in their resumes.
• Must maintain confidentiality of administrative, medical, personnel, and other pertinent records and information.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients with Hansen's disease and other complex conditions while supporting clinic operations.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment programs for patients with physical and mental health conditions.
• Serve as a research liaison with internal and external partners and collaborate on publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide instruction and training to medical students, interns, residents, and physicians in short- and long-term training.
• Provide medical care for infectious diseases and complications and develop diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage dermatologic and systemic conditions, including evaluating and ruling out infectious diseases and consulting as needed.
• Support and participate in research activities, with opportunities to contribute to scholarly or peer-reviewed work.
• Develop infectious disease training; provide consultations and correspondence; and support confidential clinical operations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Possible incentives, subject to authorization and funding, including moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave based on prior qualifying experience or military service.

What This Job Offers

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