Medical Officer (General Practice)
Location: Mescalero, New Mexico
Description: Department Of Health And Human Services is at present recruited Medical Officer (General Practice) right now, this career will be situated in New Mexico. More details about this career opportunity please read the description below. As a Medical Officer (General Practice) at the Mescalero Service Unit (MSU), you will provide direct patient care to inpatients and outpatients at Mescalero Indian Hospital.
Applicants wanting consideration at the GS-13 grade level must apply under Announcement Number AN692729.
Other additional compensation for which a physician may be eligible, in addition to their base salary, are a Recruitment and Relocation Incentive (maximum of 25% of base pay); Initial or Renewal of Retention Allowance (maximum of 25% of base pay when necessary); Physicians Comparability Allowance, starting at $6,000 for a one year contract and maximum of $60,000 for a two year contract (there is a requirement of meeting new IHS mission specific criteria in certain cases to meet the statutory maximum amounts for the one or two year contract); Market Pay, and an Appointment-Above-The-Minimum.
Who may apply:
Any U.S. Citizen (DE)
Agency may use their Direct Hire Authority to fill this position.
Excepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP) - Indian Preference
Merit Promotion Plan Candidates (MPP)
Veteran's Preference including Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Candidates (VEOA)
Commissioned Corps Officers: The USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers who wish to apply for this vacancy announcement must submit a resume and all other documents specified in this announcement.
- visit http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/jobsAtIHS/ for more information on Who May Apply
Additional selections of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement, for filling additional or similar positions. However if there are no qualified Indian Preference candidates on the Certificate the vacancy must be reannounced.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT - In accordance with the IHS Employee Immunization policy, selectee will be required to be immunized against measles and rubella by providing documentation/proof of immunity to measles and rubella prior to entrance on duty. Exceptions are persons born before 1957 who are not required to take the measles vaccine or provide proof of immunity. Special consideration may be allowed to individuals who are allergic to a component of vaccine or have a history of severe reaction to a vaccine or who are currently pregnant. This applies to candidates for positions in any Service Unit or any Area Office position which requires regular work at a Service Unit.
In accordance with the Child Services Act, applicants must complete the attached addendum and submit it with their application.
Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available at:
http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/dhr/Documents/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm-2012.doc
If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a fingerprint check. Fingerprint results must be cleared prior to hire. You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints.
After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.
The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
Candidates must possess and maintain a current, valid, active, unrestricted licensure in any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. New graduates must also possess this licensure as indicated with no grace period allowed.
Position is subject to rotating shifts, call-back, holiday and weekend work. Overtime may be required during peak periods of work.
Medical Privileges: This position requires that the selected individual to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee may be subject to an adverse action, up to and including removal from Federal service.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
A current, valid, active, and unrestricted license is required.
IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free
DUTIES:
Evaluates available resources (e.g., nursing, social services, case management, etc.) in determining the medical care needs of patients.
Serves in a teaching capacity in the development of health care workers and precepts students and residents.
Provides direct care/services to pediatric, geriatric, adolescent and adult patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting.
Conducts diagnostic work and management for general medical, age specific, life span related and level of acuity care.
Counsels patients, families, and groups in treatment, health instructions, and preventative care.
Assesses and treats emergency or urgent cases, such as cardiac arrest, stabilizing trauma, and illnesses.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must possess the Basic Requirement:
A Degree as: 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).
In addition to the Basic Requirement, applicants must possess the following internship/residency experience:
At least one 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). Include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada.
**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 an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA) or AOA. **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 other institution accredited in the United States for such training. In addition to the Basic Requirement and internship/residency experience, applicants must possess the following license:
A current, non-temporary, 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. In addition to the basic requirements, residency experience and license, applicants must possess the following training and specialized experience:
GS-14 : Three (3) years of graduate training or equivalent experience and training; and at least one year of experience, equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, conducting medical and surgical services such as internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and general surgery in an outpatient, urgent care, and inpatient setting; coordinating a staff in health care delivery; and provides evaluating and consultative services to staff, co-physicians, and patients.
- PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE (PHS) LICENSURE POLICY: Each PHS physician must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license in a State.
- Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete the qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application but must still meet the internship, residency, license and additional training requirements to qualify.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For further information, click on foreign education .
Candidates must meet time-after-competitive appointment, time-in-grade (if applicable), qualifications requirements, licensure requirements, performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You are responsible for the accuracy of your application package.
For Competitive Applicants/All U.S. Citizens: Will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating and Selection procedures. Category rating combines the applicant's total qualifying experience and education/training into a single quality category. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, we will further evaluate your entire application package to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories:
1) Best Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and excels in most requirements of the position;
2) Well Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meets most requirements of the position;
3) Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements, but does not possess the relevant competencies to a substantive degree.
A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Qualified) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless approval has been granted.
For Merit Promotion Applicants: Who meet the qualification requirements and are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following skills and competencies:
Hospital/Clinical Work
Technical Competence in Medical Practice
Evaluation of Patients
Consultation
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc .
OTHER INFORMATION:
Indian Preference: If you are claiming Indian Preference for Federal employment, you must submit form BIA-4432 for verification and be found suitable for Federal employment. Form BIA-4432 can be found at: http://www.bia.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/text/idc015598.pdf .
Veterans' Preference: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit appropriate documentation (e.g., DD214, VA letter, etc.). For more information on veterans' preference, click on: http://www.usajobs.gov/veterans.asp .
Career Transition Program: This program applies to Federal workers whose positions have been deemed 'surplus' or no longer needed, or an employee has been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must be rated 'well-qualified' or at a score of 85 and above. For information on how to apply and what documents to submit as an ICTAP eligible, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#intro
Selective Service: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position. For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/ .
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If you were eligible to this career, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Health And Human Services.
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