Physician; Family Practice

About the Position

The incumbent of the position will serve as a Physician (Family Practice) within the Army Health Center McDonald, DIR of Medicine, Family Medicine.

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation.
• This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an on-going basis.
• Recruitment incentives MAY apply.

This position will fill 2 vacancies, one at McDonald Army Health Center Fort Eustis and one at the Williamsburg Medical Home Clinic.

• Performs in accordance with policies and guidelines established by supervisor.
• Exercises independent judgement with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral, and disposition of patients.
• Examine, diagnose, prevent, and treat medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological, and orthopedic care.
• Take ownership, responsibility for care of assigned panel of patients.
• Provides first contact, continuous, comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth, and adults according to current standards of care.
• Coordinates and/or integrates care across all elements of the healthcare system and the patient's community.
• Coordinates and/or integrates care across all elements of the healthcare system and the patient's community.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• 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.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
• 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 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.