U.S. Department of Defense
Physician (Family Medicine)
U.S. Department of Defense, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About the Position:
This is a Physician (Family Medicine) for Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Air Force Base. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Medical Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Duties
Conducts research for the advancement of the Family Medicine program and for quality improvement to other providers and patients. Independently formulates full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and/ or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Applies new procedures in the evaluation and treatment of complex patient cases. Encourages patients to make difficult lifestyle changes to improve their heath and provides follow-up treatment and care to patients to ascertain compliance with therapy and response to treatment. Provides assessments of fitness and suitability for duty and deployments of service members. Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) functions, performance improvement programs, risk management programs, and peer review programs. Develops guidelines and trainings for interns, residents, and other medical staff to follow when carrying out patient care services. Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are 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. 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. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required.
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This is a Physician (Family Medicine) for Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Air Force Base. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Medical Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Duties
Conducts research for the advancement of the Family Medicine program and for quality improvement to other providers and patients. Independently formulates full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and/ or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Applies new procedures in the evaluation and treatment of complex patient cases. Encourages patients to make difficult lifestyle changes to improve their heath and provides follow-up treatment and care to patients to ascertain compliance with therapy and response to treatment. Provides assessments of fitness and suitability for duty and deployments of service members. Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) functions, performance improvement programs, risk management programs, and peer review programs. Develops guidelines and trainings for interns, residents, and other medical staff to follow when carrying out patient care services. Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are 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. 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. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required.
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