Description

Duties As an PHYSICIAN (AEROSPACE MEDICINE), GP-0602-14, you will serve as the locally recognized authority for administration of comprehensive clinical medical and physical assessments, and preventative medical services to assigned ANG personnel. Work independently and exercises sound judgment in accordance with the methods and practices of the medical profession and established medical/administrative policies affecting the quality and success of key programs essential to ANG readiness. Coordinate with inter-disciplinary teams to gather facts and uses effective analytical and evaluative methods to prepare complex healthcare recommendations. Prepare comprehensive narrative summaries by reviewing all comprehensive medical records/referrals; ensuring accuracy, conciseness, and appropriateness before forwarding for review by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and the Physical Evaluation Board or appropriate Waiver Authority. Analyze and identify trends in medical assessments through review, comparison, and interpretation against complex medical standards, policies, and laws. Validate appropriateness of and adherence to medical care plans, ensuring implementation and compliance through mastery of and skill in applying sound medical judgment for pre- and post-deployment health, human immunodeficiency virus (can be designated HIV provider), automated neuropsychological, and psychological health assessments; and Conduct records review and face to face meetings relating to the Exceptional Family Member Program. Provide Aerospace Medicine support. Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction as a member of the ANG medical unit leadership. Analyze, evaluate, monitor, and report on Individual Medical Readiness for ANG Wing, tenants, and geographically separated unit personnel. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. * Must undergo initial and periodic job compatibility assessments. * This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. * Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare eligibility * For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment * Must be board-certified in a Primary Care Specialty (Aerospace Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine). * Physicians License required. * Must maintain current state licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or other named specialties. * This position is subject to Random Drug Testing. * Must possess knowledge of Dodi 6130.03, March 30, 2018 Medical standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction into the Military services. * Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. on-call duty hours. * Temporary Duty Travel may be required. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. * Incumbent may be required to participate in contingency readiness exercises, major accident response exercises, and investigations. * Incumbent of this position will be required to file OGE Form 450, Confidential Statement of Affiliations and Financial Interests. * Must be able to obtain and maintain privileging for the DOD/AFMS/ANGMS IAW DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119. * Must maintain credentials requirements at all times (i.e. current and unrestricted state license, BLS, clinical competencies, etc.) IAW DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Degree : Doctor of Medicine in a Primary Care Specialty (Aerospace Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine) or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the ; ; ; , or an accrediting body recognized by the at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, 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 For GS-14 4 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine, 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 a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the (AMA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or . A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. For GS-14 4 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training. Education Individual Occupational Requirements Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of in a Primary Care Specialty (Aerospace Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine) or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the ; ; ; , or an accrediting body recognized by the at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide 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 , 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. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, 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. Graduate Training Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine, 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 a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). Base pay plus market pay equals the annual pay amount which is designed to reflect internal equity and allow for competition with the external health care labor market. Activity Compensation Panel is formed to determine the physician's salary Market pay for individual employees is determined by evaluating seven criteria: level of experience, need for specialty, healthcare labor market, board certifications, professional accomplishments, unique circumstances, qualifications or credentials and compliance with merit system principles.