Physician (Pain Management/Physical Med & Rehabilitation) GP-0602-14

This position is located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, Killeen, TX. Fort Cavazos is a United States Army post situated in the scenic 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas, between Killeen and Copperas Cove. It is approximately 60 miles north of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio. The post is named after Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, a native Texan and the U.S. Army’s first Hispanic four-star general. It serves as the headquarters of III Armored Corps and First Army Division West and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Cavalry Regiment, among others.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of Physical Medicine and rehabilitation evaluations, treatments, and functional training towards maximum independence.
• Prescribe full spectrum of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Neuropsychology evaluations, social work services, and serve as team leader for rehabilitation services.
• Perform comprehensive pain management using Trigger point and soft tissue injections, blocks, acupuncture, and rehabilitation exercise programs.
• Provide rehabilitation recommendations for patients with multiple, chronic conditions (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, total joint replacement surgeries, deconditioning).
• Order radiology and laboratory tests, make diagnoses, and prescribe/direct appropriate rehabilitation treatment, including drugs and dietary care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. 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). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

• Basic Requirement:
  • Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada, 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 foreign medical degree must demonstrate equivalency to accredited U.S. schools, evidenced by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
  • Licensure: 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: At least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or institution accredited for such training.
• Residency Training for GP-14: Successful completion of the required accredited residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not substitute for required residency training.

Benefits

Working for the Department of Defense offers competitive compensation packages, including:

• Paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Student loan repayments
• Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan, including matching employer contributions
• 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

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for those new to Federal service.