Supervisory Physician (Family Practice)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Stewart, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is at Richmond Hill Medical Home near Fort Stewart, GA. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications are reviewed and referred weekly over the duration of the announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include providing comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth, and adults according to current standards of care, the patient-centered medical home model of care, and Army policy and relevant regulations. Supervisory positions will lead a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who collectively take responsibility for the ongoing care of patients. Coordinate care across all elements of the healthcare system (e.g., subspecialty care, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes) and the patient's community (e.g., family, public and private community-based services). Teach and provide consultation to other health care providers as assigned. Supervisory positions will identify developmental and training needs of employees; provide and/or arrange for needed development and training. Complete required records pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations. Supervise other health care providers as assigned. Supervisory positions will assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Provide technical oversight of other health care providers as assigned. Supervisory positions will develop performance plans and rate employees.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
One-year supervisory probationary period required.
A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Family Practice) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth, and adults according to current standards of care, the patient centered medical home model of care, and Army policy and relevant regulations.
Lead a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who collectively take responsibility for the ongoing care of patients.
Coordinate care across all elements of the healthcare system (e.g., subspecialty care, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes) and the patient's community (e.g., family, public and private community-based services).
Teach and provide consultation to other health care providers as assigned.
Identify developmental and training needs of employees; provide and/or arrange for needed development and training.
Complete required records pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.
Supervise other health care providers as assigned.
Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
Provide technical oversight of other health care providers as assigned.
Develop performance plans and rate employees.