Supervisory Physician (Clinical Director)

About the role

The purpose of this position is two-fold: to serve as the Clinical Director and Chief of Staff of the Clinical Services Branch and to provide the diagnosis, clinical oversight, mentorship, and leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, organizes and maintains medical services and committee activities as required by the Service Unit by-laws, Rules and Regulations and for accreditation/certification.
• Plans work to be accomplished by staff and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work based on priorities and capabilities of employees and evaluates work performance.
• Provides or assures the provision of primary medical care in all medical categories to ambulatory patients. Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations.
• Provides medical care and public health services to individuals eligible for services provided by the IHS in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the Service Unit.

Requirements

• A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
• Minimum qualifications: 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada, accredited by recognized bodies.
• 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.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed.

Pay

$200,000 - $400,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time

Location

• Belcourt, ND
• Lockport, NY
• Salem, OR
• Warm Springs, OR
• Eagle Butte, SD
• Fort Thompson, SD

Work site options

• Telework eligible
• No relocation expenses reimbursed

Salary

$200,000 - $400,000 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 15 - Promotion potential: None

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

• Supervisory status: Yes
• Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: No
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Other
• Position sensitivity and risk: High Risk (HR)

Background check type

• Financial disclosure required: Yes

Background Investigation

• You must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire.
• Your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.
• If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.

Education Requirement

• 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.
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