Physician; Neurology

Summary

About the Position:
This position is with Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the Directorate of Medicine Department of Medicine Neurology Service in Honolulu, Hawaii.

This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers. Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)).

• Serve as a physician specialized in neurological practice in the Neurology Clinic and as Neurology consultant to the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
• Responsible for the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of outpatients seen in various clinics.
• Provide evaluation and management of a wide range of neurologic disorders and diseases with a focus on return to military duty.
• Examine patients, order and evaluate the full range of tests to include electrophysiology, radiological and laboratory tests, makes diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatments to include drugs, or behavioral modalities.
• Provide prescription renewal, telephone and e-mail consultative services.
• Communicate with patients, referring physicians and back to the appropriate primary care manager for management of disorders outside the specialty of Neurology.
• Provide recommendations or definitive evaluation for neurology problems in the referral region through phone consultation, telemedicine, and authorization and evaluation of air evacuation patients as appropriate.
• Evaluate and treat patients with multiple complicated problems who were screened and referred by the Emergency Department for urgent or emergent neurologic issues.
• Oversee other health care providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows).
• Provide chart review for quality assurance purposes in the area of neurology on an occasional basis.
• Board certification in the specialty of the position to be filled (Neurology) is preferred.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre‑employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre‑existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series unless exempt IAW Army Regulation 40‑562, Chapters 3 and 4.
• Must obtain and maintain current Advanced Life Support (ALS) training and certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network.
• This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as on‑call, working…