Physician (Psychiatry)
Location: Fort Campbell, Tennessee
Description: Department of the Army is at present recruited Physician (Psychiatry) right now, this position will be depute in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military ope! rations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position: This position is located at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Behavioral Health, Adolescent & Child Psychiatry Department, Ft. Campbell. This position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. 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. Ft. Campbell lies on the Kentucky/Tennessee border between Hopkinsville, KY and Clarksville, TN about 45 miles NW of Nashville. Clarksville is ranked as the 57th Best Place to Live by Money Magazine, 11th Best City in the U.S. for Public Golf by Golf Digest, and is the stateÂ's fifth largest city! with a revitalized and thriving riverfront district. Both vis! itors and residents enjoy the shops and eateries of downtown Clarksville. The cost of living is lower than the average for all major U.S. cities.
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens KEY REQUIREMENTS
Moving expenses will not be paid.
This is a direct hire solicitation. DUTIES:
As a Physician (Psychiatry) at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, you will: Provide treatment services in any capacity including, but not limited to, inpatient service, partial hospitalization service, intensive outpatient services, routine outpatient services and/or consultation liaison services. Provide continuing follow-up care for chronic inpatients and outpatients with acute disorders and complications of these disorders, such as psychosis, organic brain syndrome and substance abuse/addictions. Conduct Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) evaluations, psychological autopsies, sanity boards and/or command consult! ations. Conduct thorough studies of presenting patients and evaluates laboratory and clinical findings, prescribing appropriate treatment or referring patient to appropriate specialty clinics. Identify patient treatment needs and arranges for a safe therapeutic outcome.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Degree: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation. [A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).
Graduate Training: ! Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy de! gree, 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 an institution accredited for such training.
Licensure: Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Specialized Experience: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess 5 years of residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training in the specialty of Psychiatry. This required Psychiatry experience/training will include skills such as, but not limited to, a wide range of responsibilities providing general adult and child/adolescent psychiatric care and treatment with disorders such as depression, adjustment disorders, psychosis or bipola! r disorder. At least one year of this experience must have been at the next lower level, which would involve independent treatment of complex cases requiring advanced skills.
Other Requirements:
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If you are a male AND if you were 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. Direct Deposit of pay is required.
You may be required to serve one year in a trial/probationary status.
Personnel Security Investigation required.
This position requires a Childcare Background Check (CNACI).
This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination is required.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
If selected, candidate must provide documents for credentialing. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Basis for Rating: Your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, as des! cribed in this Job Announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position. Your resume will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Un! der competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be consider! ed well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits . OTHER INFORMATION:
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Multiple positions may b! e filled from this announcement.
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.
This is a Career Program (CP) 53 position.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of the Army.
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This position starts available on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:26:39 GMT
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