Supervisory Physician - San Diego, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties

• Supervisory Physician (Psychiatry) serves as an expert in the field of Psychiatry.
• Perform duties as a practitioner and consultant in Psychiatry with emphasis of all levels of complexity, providing the full range of clinical services in any capacity.
• Provide routine, complex and emergency behavioral health care for a variety of emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders.
• Provide professional consultation, supervision, and collaborative medical support to other professional staff, such as psychologists, advanced practical nurses, social workers, as well as military-specific liaison work with commanders.
• Promote patient centered care and access to quality care.
• Market and effectively implement program initiatives.
• Oversee medical students, residents, fellows and other behavioral health trainees in the area of responsibility.
• Set goals and administratively and technically direct the work of subordinates.
• Hear and resolve complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees may 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 may be required.
• Immunization screening may be 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 a Basic Life Saver (BLS) certification.
• This position may include on call work (which could include nights, weekends, holidays).
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges

Qualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens 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
Basic Requirement for Supervisory Physician (Psychiatry): Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada

This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.

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Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained
A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided 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 Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, 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.

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Medical Licensing Examination

Licensure:
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 or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e.

, a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Residency Training for GP-15 Position: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Psychiatry) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 5 years
Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified
If you are selected for a Supervisory Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer
The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted
This Activity Compensation Panel is responsible for determining base pay and market pay, therefore a starting salary is provided once approved
Education


FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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.

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education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S
accredited college or university

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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.

• One 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.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Position may be designated as Inclement Weather Essential.
• Position may be designated as Mission Essential.
• This position may be eligible for telework.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• 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

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• 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.
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement
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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

• Benefits Help A career with the U.S

government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
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