Job Description
Qualifications
Must pass pre-employment examination
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation
Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire
You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying
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; social)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience
The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are actively completing a required professional training program and are expected to complete such program within + month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada
Your 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
Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide 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
Physician License: 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
Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 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 a hospital or an institution accredited for such training
For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada
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 an institution accredited in the United States for such training
In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below
Applicants applying in a specialty must meet one of the following as an approved agency-wide selective placement factor
Active Registrant of the Board (Board Eligible - completion of residency within 7 years) in the Specialty to which the applicant is applying
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
Candidates can apply within nine (+) months of meeting the residency program requirements
However, evidence of meeting the basic requirements and minimum qualifications must be provided and verified prior to entrance on duty
GS-13: Applicants must have at least three (3) years of equivalent experience in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR Completion of three (3) years of graduate training (internship, residency or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR A combination of experience and equivalent graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled that when combined total at least three (3) years
GS-14: Applicants must have at least four (4) years of equivalent experience in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR Completion of four (4) years of graduate training (internship, residency or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled
OR A combination of experience and equivalent graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled that when combined total at least four (4) years
This position has an education requirement
You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption
If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-1+ will be required
At least a 1 year service agreement will be required
Benefits
An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics)
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee
IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave
This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit
Incumbents on a part-time work schedule must work at least 20 hours per pay period
Market Pay is not offered to Commissioned Officers
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
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Responsibilities
Provides direct medical services including diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic services within specialty, training, education and experience
Patients served cover all age groups - pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
Ensures appropriate medical records are maintained and updated
Communicates effectively with patients and families with multiple health problems and of different backgrounds
Alternate work schedule, call backs, rotating shift s, rotating departments, nights/weekends/holidays may apply
COVID-1+ vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty
On-call hours or standby duty may be required
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week
Job description
Summary
This Physician, Open Continuous Announcement, allows acceptance of applications for Family Practice Physicians throughout the year; eligible applicants are referred for consideration when vacancies occur. The incumbent will be a member of a health care team at one of the hospitals or health care centers located within the Oklahoma City Area IHS. This position has no promotion potential and will be filled at either the GS-13 or GS-14 grade level with no promotion potential for either grade.
Learn more about this agency
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Duties
• Provides direct medical services including diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic services within specialty, training, education and experience.
• Patients served cover all age groups - pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Ensures appropriate medical records are maintained and updated.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families with multiple health problems and of different backgrounds.
• Alternate work schedule, call backs, rotating shift s, rotating departments, nights/weekends/holidays may apply.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1+5+
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1+57 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-1+ vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. 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. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are actively completing a required professional training program and are expected to complete such program within + month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified.
Basic Requirements
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. Your 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.
Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide 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.
AND
Physician License: 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.
AND
Graduate Training
Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 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 a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.
• An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• 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 an institution accredited in the United States for such training.
In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.
Minimum Qualifications
Selective Placement Factor
Applicants applying in a specialty must meet one of the following as an approved agency-wide selective placement factor. This is part of the minimum requirements to qualify for the position.
Board Certified in the Specialty for which the applicant is applying.
OR
Active Registrant of the Board (Board Eligible - completion of residency within 7 years) in the Specialty to which the applicant is applying.
Note
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
Candidates can apply within nine (+) months of meeting the residency program requirements. However, evidence of meeting the basic requirements and minimum qualifications must be provided and verified prior to entrance on duty.
GS-13: Applicants must have at least three (3) years of equivalent experience in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR Completion of three (3) years of graduate training (internship, residency or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR A combination of experience and equivalent graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled that when combined total at least three (3) years.
GS-14: Applicants must have at least four (4) years of equivalent experience in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR Completion of four (4) years of graduate training (internship, residency or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled.
OR A combination of experience and equivalent graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled that when combined total at least four (4) years.
Education
• This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-1+ will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.
Market Pay may be pro-rated dependent upon work schedule and total hours worked. Incumbents on a part-time work schedule must work at least 20 hours per pay period. Market Pay is not offered to Commissioned Officers.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), And The Health Resources And Services Administration (HRSA) Have Student Loan Repayment Programs For Qualifying Health Disciplines. This Is a Competitive Process Separate From The Hiring Process. Opportunities For LRP Are Based On Agency Hiring Priorities And Availability Of Funds. For Additional Information Please Visit
For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps
This position has no promotion potential. The position will be filled at either the GS-13 or GS-14 grade level with no promotion potential for either grade.
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Oklahoma Area Indian Health Service
701 Market Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
US
Must pass pre-employment examination
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation
Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire
You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying
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; social)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience
The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are actively completing a required professional training program and are expected to complete such program within + month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada
Your 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
Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide 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
Physician License: 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
Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 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 a hospital or an institution accredited for such training
For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada
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 an institution accredited in the United States for such training
In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below
Applicants applying in a specialty must meet one of the following as an approved agency-wide selective placement factor
Active Registrant of the Board (Board Eligible - completion of residency within 7 years) in the Specialty to which the applicant is applying
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
Candidates can apply within nine (+) months of meeting the residency program requirements
However, evidence of meeting the basic requirements and minimum qualifications must be provided and verified prior to entrance on duty
GS-13: Applicants must have at least three (3) years of equivalent experience in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR Completion of three (3) years of graduate training (internship, residency or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR A combination of experience and equivalent graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled that when combined total at least three (3) years
GS-14: Applicants must have at least four (4) years of equivalent experience in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR Completion of four (4) years of graduate training (internship, residency or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled
OR A combination of experience and equivalent graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled that when combined total at least four (4) years
This position has an education requirement
You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption
If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-1+ will be required
At least a 1 year service agreement will be required
Benefits
An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics)
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee
IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave
This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit
Incumbents on a part-time work schedule must work at least 20 hours per pay period
Market Pay is not offered to Commissioned Officers
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
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Responsibilities
Provides direct medical services including diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic services within specialty, training, education and experience
Patients served cover all age groups - pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
Ensures appropriate medical records are maintained and updated
Communicates effectively with patients and families with multiple health problems and of different backgrounds
Alternate work schedule, call backs, rotating shift s, rotating departments, nights/weekends/holidays may apply
COVID-1+ vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty
On-call hours or standby duty may be required
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week
Job description
Summary
This Physician, Open Continuous Announcement, allows acceptance of applications for Family Practice Physicians throughout the year; eligible applicants are referred for consideration when vacancies occur. The incumbent will be a member of a health care team at one of the hospitals or health care centers located within the Oklahoma City Area IHS. This position has no promotion potential and will be filled at either the GS-13 or GS-14 grade level with no promotion potential for either grade.
Learn more about this agency
Help
Duties
• Provides direct medical services including diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic services within specialty, training, education and experience.
• Patients served cover all age groups - pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Ensures appropriate medical records are maintained and updated.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families with multiple health problems and of different backgrounds.
• Alternate work schedule, call backs, rotating shift s, rotating departments, nights/weekends/holidays may apply.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1+5+
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1+57 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-1+ vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. 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. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are actively completing a required professional training program and are expected to complete such program within + month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified.
Basic Requirements
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. Your 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.
Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide 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.
AND
Physician License: 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.
AND
Graduate Training
Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 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 a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.
• An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• 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 an institution accredited in the United States for such training.
In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.
Minimum Qualifications
Selective Placement Factor
Applicants applying in a specialty must meet one of the following as an approved agency-wide selective placement factor. This is part of the minimum requirements to qualify for the position.
Board Certified in the Specialty for which the applicant is applying.
OR
Active Registrant of the Board (Board Eligible - completion of residency within 7 years) in the Specialty to which the applicant is applying.
Note
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
Candidates can apply within nine (+) months of meeting the residency program requirements. However, evidence of meeting the basic requirements and minimum qualifications must be provided and verified prior to entrance on duty.
GS-13: Applicants must have at least three (3) years of equivalent experience in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR Completion of three (3) years of graduate training (internship, residency or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR A combination of experience and equivalent graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled that when combined total at least three (3) years.
GS-14: Applicants must have at least four (4) years of equivalent experience in the specialty of the position to be filled;
OR Completion of four (4) years of graduate training (internship, residency or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled.
OR A combination of experience and equivalent graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship program) in the specialty of the position to be filled that when combined total at least four (4) years.
Education
• This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-1+ will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.
Market Pay may be pro-rated dependent upon work schedule and total hours worked. Incumbents on a part-time work schedule must work at least 20 hours per pay period. Market Pay is not offered to Commissioned Officers.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), And The Health Resources And Services Administration (HRSA) Have Student Loan Repayment Programs For Qualifying Health Disciplines. This Is a Competitive Process Separate From The Hiring Process. Opportunities For LRP Are Based On Agency Hiring Priorities And Availability Of Funds. For Additional Information Please Visit
For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps
This position has no promotion potential. The position will be filled at either the GS-13 or GS-14 grade level with no promotion potential for either grade.
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Oklahoma Area Indian Health Service
701 Market Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
US
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Physician |Family Practice position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Carnegie offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
