Supervisory Family Practice Physician

Overview

About the Position: The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center provides a national level capability to address the most complex diagnostic and treatment challenges for patients with TBI, complex psychological and social challenges, and persistent impairment of function. This is a primary care provider with special knowledge in mild Traumatic Brain Injury and experience with Behavioral Health issues. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.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.

 

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), formerly known as the National Naval Medical Center and colloquially referred to as Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed, or Navy Med, is a United States military medical center located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the largest and most prominent military medical centers in the nation and has provided medical care for several U.S. presidents since its opening in 1940.

In 2011, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), named after yellow fever researcher Walter Reed, was combined with the National Naval Medical Center to form the tri-service Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

 

 

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

POSITION DUTIES:

 

• Provide care for patients in an outpatient setting and/or Intensive Outpatient Program, to include examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and referral of the patient for consultations.
• Collaborate with clinicians and other medical personnel on cases involving complicated and mostly faceted cognitive, neurological, neuropsychological, and/or functional problems.
• Manage clinical collaboration with the NICoE research function and participate in collaboration/communication across the Military Health System.
• Collaborate with branch service leadership (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) directors of psychological health, and senior operational medical personnel for purposes of post planning, needs analysis, and reciprocal training and education initiatives.
• Oversee physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nursing staff, and medical technicians
• Manage clinical and professional personnel, prioritization of projects and equipment, clinic policies, in any phase of the clinical service program connected to TBI evaluation, research, and treatment planning.
• Ensure the highest standards of professional practices maintained in accordance with the Joint Commission standards for ambulatory care.
• Review and analyze clinical work methods and operational procedures and recommend changes based on findings.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates and give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Develop programs to enhance operations of NICoE and stressed the unique environment of interdisciplinary collaboration/communication.
• Review, evaluate program compliance and contribute to the update of necessary documentation, credentialing, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 (Family 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