Physician - Internal Medicine jobs in District of Columbia

Overview

This position is located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This is a Direct Hire SolicitationA recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is located within the medical treatment facility (MTF). This position is a Primary CarePhysician (Internal Medicine Specialist) who works in conjunction with Primary Care Physicians,Nurse Corps Officers, civilian nurses and Hospital Corpsmen, and may provide oversight for NursePractitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Students, Residents and Interns while deliveringappropriate quality diagnosis and treatment to all eligible military personnel, retirees, familymembers, and civilian personnel in a primary care setting. The Service Line, as a whole, is alsoresponsible for the supervision, education, and training of Internal Medicine trainees who arerequired to have continuing outpatient clinic experience. He/she may be responsible for trackingclinical outcomes and coordinating the activities of the medical staff within the outpatient clinic. Theincumbent serves in the Primary Care Internal Medicine Service in a large hospital which has highlyspecialized equipment and facilities and which conducts extensive teaching programs. He/sheserves as a consultant in internal medicine on cases of the most unusual or controversial nature, aswell as clinics engaged in specialized internal medicine work. He/she may also train interns,residents, and medical students in clinical internal medicine. He/she shall be responsible to theChief of Service of the Service Line (i.e., Primary Care Internal Medicine or Primary Care FamilyHealth Center), Service Line Leader (Primary Care Service Line) and Director for Prevention and Wellness for ensuring the delivery of appropriate, quality treatment and diagnosis to active dutymilitary beneficiaries, retired, and civilian personnel for medical care in the Primary Care InternalMedicine Service. He/she will serve in the following capacities: consultant and advisor; medicalrepresentative on boards and committees; participant in conferences and other activities involvingthe health care of the population served.

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.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Responsibilities

As a Physician (Internal Medicine) you will:

• Functions as a primary care manager and team member of a collaborative health care team in the delivery of comprehensive health care and health maintenance in a primary care setting.
• This includes care of patients with acute episodic or chronic illnesses, emergency care, rehabilitation, preventive health measures, health maintenance, and health education services.
• Provide services to include, examination, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of adults, usually 18 years of age or older.
• Exercise independent judgment with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral, and disposition of patients.
• Take ownership, responsibility for care of assigned panel of patients.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who collectively takes responsibility for the ongoing care of patients.
• Complete required records pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations. Properly safeguards all reports and records.
• Coordinate and integrates care across all elements of the healthcare system.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

See Qualifications section for education requirements

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31,1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Two-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

Additional Requirement: 5 years of training to include your residency in Physician (Internal Medicine) or equivalent experience.

American Society of Addiction Medicine or American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry certification is highly desired.

US Citizenship is required

Board certification is required