PHYSICIAN (PSYCHIATRY)
Company: Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church
Location: Newport News
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewThis position is located at McDonald Army Health Center,
Ft. Eustis, Virginia.Fort Eustis is located near Newport News, VA.
Since the turn of the 19th century, Newport News has been known as
the provider of the nation's finest, technologically advanced
military ships. In more recent years, Newport News has also become
a center for international commerce, research and technology. Our
economy is strengthened by a strong military presence in Hampton
Roads and, in Newport News, we are proud to be home of the U.S.
Army Transportation Center at Fort Eustis.Civilian employees serve
a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the
skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial
to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and
skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total
Army.This is a Direct Hire Announcement.Who May Apply: US
CitizenResponsibilitiesAs a Physician (Psychiatry), you will:
- Provides treatment services in any capacity including,
inpatient services, consultation liaison services, partial
hospitalization, day programs, emergency psychiatric services,
tele-psychiatric services and routine and intensive outpatient
services.
- Examine and conduct thorough studies of presenting patients and
evaluate laboratory and clinical findings, prescribing appropriate
treatment or referring patient to appropriate specialty
clinics.
- Provide biopsychosocial evaluations using integration of
laboratory, radiological and clinical findings, making fitness and
suitability determinations for duty.
- Provide psychiatric care for walk-in patients presenting with
acute illnesses of minor and major proportions.
- Participate in continuing education programs to update and
maintain skills.QualificationsWho 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 (Psychiatry):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 States.Graduate 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 (Psychiatry) and equivalent
experience and training equal to at least -5 years. Experience may
not be substituted for residency training that is required for the
specialty identified.If selected, a salary quote will not be
provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary
determination process begins after the initial job offer is
accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding
base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this
will be provided to you once approved.US Citizenship RequiredBoard
Certified Required
Keywords: Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, Suffolk , PHYSICIAN (PSYCHIATRY), Healthcare , Newport News, Virginia
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