Physician (Occupational Medicine)
Overview:
PHYSICIAN (OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE)- GP-0602-14 - North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA.- This is a Temporary position and not to exceed (NTE) 2-years.
- 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.
NAS North Island serves as the home port for several aircraft carriers of the United States Navy.
NAS North Island is located in San Diego, which means easy access to several historical sites, museums, theaters, great restaurants, and shopping districts, as well as just about anything else you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take in the local cuisine, experience San Diego’s vibrant culture, or get some outdoor recreation in, there’s a ton to do both on and off-station, so go out and explore your options.Also, other nearby cities include Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa, Imperial Beach, and Bonita.
NAS North Island enjoys San Diego Bay weather, which means it sees some of the warmest temperatures on the west coast. Like most of California, it is considered a semi-arid climate. On average, NAS North Island sees highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.The average daily temperature is about 65 degrees. The area sees about 9 inches of rain annually.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Responsibilities:
- Serves as an expert in Occupational Medicine to plan, formulate, and carry out a comprehensive Occupational Health Program serving employees in various occupations, of various ages, and with various health issues.
Conducts research of pertinent managerial, legal and medical literature to maintain state-of-the-art awareness of occupational medicine. Applies research findings along with current science and prevailing standards of occupational medicine practice to consult, to advise, and to develop operational programs to protect employee health.
- Provides Occupational Medicine care to examinees of various ages, conditions, and complexities.
Coordinates with facility and community resources to provide comprehensive work- related care to all employees, taking into account factors such as new and/ or emerging procedures and techniques, the individual’s medical and occupational history, and information gained through diagnostic tests.
Counsel examinees on workplace hazards and exam results. Notifies examinee’s management of exam results and recommends appropriate work restrictions/accommodations. Applies new procedures in the evaluation and treatment of complex examinee cases and conducts research for the advancement of the Occupational Medicine program and for quality improvement.
Interprets ancillary test results for evidence of possible occupational disease or confounding personal health conditions, including interpretation of complete blood counts, blood chemistry panels for renal, hepatic, toxic or metabolic conditions, pulmonary function tests, electrocardiograms (EKGs), plain film X-rays, and audiograms.
Diagnoses and appropriately consults for follow-up evaluations for conditions discovered as a result of the occupational medical examinations. Evaluates and treats on-the- job illnesses and injuries, and stabilizes and transfers those suffering from urgent, potentially life-threatening, illnesses and injuries.Documents all examinations conducted and treatment provided, ensuring accuracy and adequacy of the health records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be a US Citizen
Basic Requirement for Physician (Occupational Medicine):
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.S. 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.S. 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-14 Position: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Occupational Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years.Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training certification: Required BLS certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede Basic Life Support completion.
Board Certification: Must be Board certified in Occupational Medicine.