Senior Medical Officer

Smithsonian Institution • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Senior Medical Officer works in the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management (OSHEM). The position is responsible for occupational health medical programs, including compliance with applicable regulations, comprehensive treatment, medication, and medical monitoring programs.

The officer evaluates, manages, and directs the clinical work of the occupational health services division; oversees health programs and checks that health units and centers meet accepted provider standards; and conducts examinations and provides professional opinions on work clearances, work injuries, safety, and medical qualifications. The role also develops and implements Smithsonian-wide objectives, policies, and procedures, coordinating these efforts among Smithsonian offices and organizations. More than one selection may be made.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-education equivalency criteria.
• 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-service clinical experience after earning the medical degree, such as an internship or first year of residency in an appropriately accredited institution.
• For GS-15, five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position or equivalent experience and training.
• For GS-15, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service, gained in occupational medicine, a medical facility, an occupational health unit, or an emergency occupational setting.
• Specialized experience must include administering a medical and occupational health program; ensuring and monitoring regulatory compliance; delivering treatment, medication, and medical monitoring programs; and overseeing and directing an occupational health division.
• Meet applicable qualification requirements, including one year of time-in-grade for promotion candidates, within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages that describes relevant experience in detail and notes weekly hours for part-time or unpaid experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, manage, and direct the clinical work of the occupational health services division.
• Oversee and evaluate medical and occupational health programs, ensuring health units and centers comply with accepted health care provider standards.
• Conduct examinations and provide professional opinions regarding work clearances, work injuries, safety, and established medical qualifications.
• Develop and implement Smithsonian-wide objectives, policies, and procedures, and coordinate these activities among Smithsonian offices and organizations.
• Administer medical and occupational health programs and monitor compliance with occupational health and medical surveillance regulations.
• Deliver comprehensive treatment, medication, and medical monitoring programs.
• Provide oversight and direction for the work of an occupational health division.

Benefits

• Federal government comprehensive benefits package, with details referenced on the Smithsonian benefits website.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Insurance
• Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Retirement Program

What This Job Offers

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