Physician (Internal Medicine)
Location: Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Description: Department of the Army is hiring Physician (Internal Medicine) right now, this position will be designated in South Carolina. For complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT AND RELOCATION INCENTIVES MAY BE PAID (UP TO 25% OF YOUR SALARY).
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.
Physician is required to be Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board. This must be stated on your resume.
Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential.
Duty location: You will be working in the Department of Primary Care, Internal Medicine Clinic at Moncrief Army Community Hospital located in Fort Jackson, SC.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. You may apply online by Clicking Here You may check your status online at http://medcell.army.mil/status.asp
KEY REQUIREMENTS
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Moving expenses may be paid
Business travel required up to 10% annually.
DUTIES:
You will serve as a Board Certified Internist at Moncrief Army Community Hospital. You will provide consultations to primary care physicians, physician assistants & nurse practitioners. You will perform highly responsible duties in advanced examinations, diagnose & treat outpatients, admit the more seriously ill patients, deliver care to inpatients, & manage critically ill patients. You will serve as Medical Officer of the Day on regular rotation weekly with other physicians with duties consisting of being available for all emergency consultations during 0700-1600, including weekends & holidays. You will serve as on call night Manager On Duty on a regular rotation, participate in physician training programs at Moncrief, & participate in the training of other personnel. You will perform physical exams & a variety of specialized tests such as graded exercise tests, spinal taps, thoracentesis, etc., as required. You will also read electrocardiograms & pulmonary function tests.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum Qualifications: • Degree: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation. [A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).] • Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training. • Licensure/Certification: Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States • Specialized Experience: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess 4 years of specialized experience to include internship/residency training in the specialty of Internal Medicine. This required experience/training will include such skills as, but not limited to, performing a variety of examinations, experience with inpatient & outpatient diagnosis, & the ability to read & perform specialized tests. At least one year of this experience must have been at the next lower level, which would involve independent treatment of complex cases requiring advanced skills.
Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required.
A medical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required.
This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.
This position requires a Childcare Background Check (CNACI).
Position is designated as Emergency Essential.
Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential.
May include shift work or rotating shifts (evenings, weekends, holidays).
Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
Must provide documents for credentialing for health care positions.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification Current Advanced Life Support of other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
You must include the announcement number on your application.
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this Job Announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
- Comprehensive health and life insurance
- Competitive salaries
- Generous retirement programs
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
- Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
- Paid employment related training and education
- Possible student loan repayment
- Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
- Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
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This position will be opened on: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:58:39 GMT
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