Physician (Psychiatry)
Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Description: Department of Defense is employing Physician (Psychiatry) right now, this career will be ordered in Virginia. For detail informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medicine (JTF CapMed) is the future of Military Medicine- a partnership in World Class Medical Healthcare. The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Dilorenzo Clinic and the Joint Pathology Center, provide world class medical services to the nation's service members and their families.
About the Position:
COMPETITVE 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. The work involves walking, standing, and sitting. Employee may be required to adjust medical equipment and, on rare occasions, may move special equipment from one location to another within the same office. Employee may be required on occasion to assist in transporting an acutely ill patient. The employee works in an office or clinical environment that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Position requires Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Duty location: You will be working for the Department of Behavior Health in the Adult Behavioral Health section of Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.
Who May Apply:
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
May include shift work or rotating shifts (evenings, weekends, holidays)
Position is designated as Emergency Essential.
DUTIES:
As a Physician you will perform duties as a Practitioner and Consultant in Psychiatry with emphasis on problems of all levels of complexity and providing treatment services including, but not limited to; inpatient service, partial hospitalization service, intensive outpatient services, routine outpatient services, and consultation liaison services. Provide continuing follow-up care for chronic inpatients and outpatients with acute disorders and complications of these disorders, such as: psychosis, organic brain syndrome, and substance abuse/addictions. Provide psychiatric care for walk-in patients. Make recommendations on major diagnostics and treatment plans. Collaborate with physicians in other medical specialties on cases involving complicated and multifaceted problems. Make decisions on recommending hospitalization or determining a service member's fitness for duty. Assess and complete Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) evaluations, psychological autopsies, sanity boards, command consultations, and other administrative processes and prepares reports.
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: 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: One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower level (GP-14) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience which involves providing psychiatric treatment services for complex psychiatric disorders; inpatient and outpatient care; and providing follow up care. 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. Board Certification: Applicants must be board certified in the specialty of Psychiatry. Board Certification must be listed on your resume.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required prior to employment. Hepatitis B immunization is required (direct patient contact). This position is covered by the Drug Abuse Testing Program. Applicant drug testing and random drug testing will be required. This position requires a Background Check. Position is designated as Emergency Essential. May include shift work or rotating shifts (evenings, weekends, holidays). Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccinations required annually. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of pay is required. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted. If selected, candidate must provide documents for credentialing. Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certification.
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.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf .
• In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. • Fort Belvoir is located in Fairfax County, VA on a 8,656 acre tract along the Potomac River. Amenities include free parking, child care services, gymnasiums, bank, post office, education center, chapels, golf course, Officer Club, Community Club and Thrift Store. Accessible via I-95 and Rte 1. Richmond Hwy Express (REX) Metrobus line services Fort Belvoir. The national capital is minutes away. Jogging and walking paths are nearby, and a cafeteria is located within the facilities.
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