Physician; Occupational Medicine

About the Position

Directorate Clinical Support Occupational Medicine Branch in the Naval Hospital, Bremerton, WA. Position duty location is Bangor, WA.

• A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates new to Federal service.

• Perform occupational physical examinations of various types including pre-placement, medical surveillance, medical qualification, disability retirement, fitness for duty, and any other special employee examinations that may be required.
• Counsel employees on workplace hazards and exam results.
• Notify management of exam results and recommend appropriate work restrictions/accommodations.
• Interpret ancillary test results for evidence of possible occupational disease or confounding personal health conditions.
• Serve as member of the professional medical staff and provide advisory and consultative services on various meetings, committees, conferences, and/or boards.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires use of Personnel Protective Equipment.