Supervisory Physician (Family Practice)

This position is located at the Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup Service Unit (GSU), in the Diabetes Program. The primary purpose of the position is to provide Supervisory Physician (Family Practice) services as Chief of the Diabetes Program, directing comprehensive preventive and treatment care for patients with diabetes or at risk for diabetes, and supervising all Diabetes Program staff. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Responsibilities

• Supervises Diabetes Program staff by planning, assigning, prioritizing, and evaluating work; approving leave and schedules; and overseeing staff development and performance.
• Provides comprehensive diabetes clinical care by examining, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; and coordinating ongoing patient care.
• Plans, directs, and evaluates Diabetes Program operations to ensure safe, effective, and efficient diabetes prevention and treatment services while leading quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Manages program resources and administration by directing the program budget, developing and revising policies and procedures, preparing required reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serves as the Diabetes Program advisor to executive leadership by providing expertise on diabetes care, representing the program on interdisciplinary committees, and leading grant management and strategic program initiatives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• 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.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation is required as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
• This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility and maintain good standing with creditors.
• Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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.

• Basic Requirement(s):
  • 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.
  • 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 includes 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: 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.
  • Graduate Training: At least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, such as a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or institution accredited for such training.
• Minimum Qualifications for GS-15: 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
• Board Certification: Preferred but not required. Verification of board certification in physician specialty or active pursuit to become board certified with an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board may be requested.
• Transcripts: Submission of transcripts (official or unofficial) is encouraged, though not required at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection.
• Licensure and Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, including expiration dates if applicable. Verification will be required after tentative selection.

Skills

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited.
• Flexibility: Adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations and listens effectively.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; generates and evaluates alternative solutions.
• Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure and recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner.

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. If using foreign education, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.