Physician - Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care

Physician - Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care

Washington, United States | Posted on 08/06/2026

Job Title:

Physician – Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care

Location:

DHS St. Elizabeths Campus, Washington, DC

Service Setting:
Government-Operated Occupational Health and Urgent Care Clinic

Primary Facility: DHS Headquarters Workforce Care Clinic, U.S. Coast Guard Munro Building, Lower Level 2, Room 2J14-01

Coverage Type:
Onsite Clinical Coverage with Medical Oversight and Potential Authorized Surge or Extended-Hour Support

Coverage Period:
September 22, 2026 – September 21, 2027, with Four 12-Month Option Periods Through September 21, 2031

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 22, 2026

Federal Holiday Coverage:
Not Routinely Required Unless Specially Authorized in Advance

Position Status:
Key Personnel and Emergency/Mission Essential

Patient Demographics:
Adult DHS Federal Personnel, Authorized Government Populations, Active-Duty U.S. Coast Guard Personnel, and Eligible Beneficiaries as Applicable

Patient Volume/Census:
To Be Determined Based on Clinic Demand and Mission Requirements

Admissions:
Not Applicable;
Ambulatory and Episodic Care Setting

Case Mix:
Occupational Health, Urgent Care, Acute Non-Life-Threatening Illnesses and Injuries, Travel Medicine, Pre-Employment and Pre-Placement Examinations, Medical Surveillance, Fitness-for-Duty and Return-to-Work Evaluations, Work-Related Injuries, Health Promotion, and Mission-Related Clinical Services

Facility Type:
Federal Workforce Care Clinic Supporting Occupational Health and Urgent Care Services

No. of Beds in Department:
Not Applicable

EMR System:
Government-Designated Electronic Health Record;
Specific Platform Not Identified

Medical Equipment Available:
Examination Tables, Vital Sign Monitors, EKG Machines, Diagnostic and Treatment Devices, and Other Government-Furnished Clinical Equipment

Supplies Available:
Government-Furnished PPE, Routine Medical Supplies, Consumables, Diagnostic Tools, and Secure Storage

Office Equipment Available:
Government-Issued Laptop, Monitor, Docking Station, Keyboard, Mouse, and Required Network Access

Specialty Backup Available:
Referral and Transfer Resources for Conditions Requiring a Higher Level of Care;
Existing USCG Dental, Optometry, and Pharmacy Services as Applicable

Support Staff Available:
Registered Nurse, Interdisciplinary Clinical Team, and Existing USCG Clinical Resources as Applicable

Reason for Coverage:
New Requirement Supporting the Stand-Up, Sustainment, Expansion, and Operational Integration of the DHS Headquarters Workforce Care Clinic

Comprehensive and Focused Medical Histories and Physical Examinations

Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Acute Non-Life-Threatening Illnesses and Injuries

Occupational Health, Pre-Employment, Pre-Placement, Medical Surveillance, Fitness-for-Duty, Return-to-Work, and Work-Related Injury Evaluations

Travel Medicine Risk Assessments, Counseling, Immunization Recommendations, and Prophylactic Medication Management

Interpretation of Laboratory Results, EKGs, and Available Imaging Studies

Minor Procedures, Including Wound Care, Laceration Repair, Incision and Drainage, and Splinting as Clinically Appropriate and Privileged

Assessment and Stabilization of Emergent Conditions with Coordination of Transfer to a Higher Level of Care

Medical Clearance, Respirator Clearance, Hearing Conservation, Accommodation Review, and Mission-Essential Role Assessments as Applicable

Degree:
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an Accredited Medical School;
Education Equivalency Substitutions Are Not Permitted

Residency:
Completion of an Accredited Residency in Occupational Medicine or Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or a Related Specialty

Licenses:
Current, Full, Active, and Unrestricted Physician License Acceptable Under Applicable DHS/DHA and Duty-Location Requirements

Board:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Occupational Medicine;
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Another Relevant Specialty May Be Considered in Accordance with Government Requirements

DEA:
Current DEA…