Physician (Emergency Medicine) GP-0602-14

Overview

This position is located at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital in Fort Polk, Louisiana.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Fort Polk is home to Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital. The post is located on 198,000 acres and home to 22,000 mili-tary members and their families. The land includes archaeological sites, his-torical homes, parks and preserves.

BJACH has a 90% patient satisfaction rat-ing and has been recognized by the Army Surgeon General’s Office as the model for the Army Medical Department.Leesville, LA has a population of 6,540. The cost of living is 18% lower than the US average. Mild temperatures during the winter months allow you to experi-ence all the beauty Louisiana has to offer. Hunting, fishing, boating and recreational activities are in abundance just outside of Ft. Polk. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houston, and Dallas are all within a few hours drive.

Employer matching 401KAnnual 13-26 vacation days,13 sick days and 11 paid holidays

Potential paid movePossible recruitment incentive

Travel Required

• Occasional Travel
• Up to 5% Business Travel required.

Relocation Authorized

• Yes
• Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.

Work schedule will require evenings, weekends and holiday work hours.

The Physician (Emergency Medicine) position is located at Bayne-Jones Amry Community Hospital in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Fort Polk, LA. With more than 22,000 military members and their families, Ft Polk provides us with a diverse and wellskilled population. The area is considered rural with the Kisatchie National Forest, which offers hunting and recreational activities located nearby. Also located nearby is Toledo Bend, Vernon, and Anacoco Lake for those interested in fishing, boating, or swimming.

Management prefers candidates that are Board Certified in Emergency Medicine.

Management also prefers applicants have extensive, current emergency medicine experience (working more than 20 hours per week for the past 12 months) in similar or higher level emergency care.

This position may require on-call hours. This position requires the applicant to be able to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

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.

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Responsibilities

As a Physician (Emergency Medicine) you will:

• Serve as the senior staff officer while on duty in the Emergency Department.
• Examine patients and order appropriate tests to evaluate patient’s chief, and related complaints.
• Triage, resuscitate and stabilize both trauma and medical patients from the pediatric to the geriatric patient; from seriously ill to the severely traumatized.
• Perform authorized emergency procedures.
• Provide professional guidance and direction to physician assistants, Nurse Practitioners and physician assistant students working in the Emergency Department.
• Record all medical data on prescribed forms and complete necessary administrative functions.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn 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). 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 Physician (Emergency 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 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 Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, 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 StatesGraduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Emergency Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

Salary : $200,000 - $400,000