Physician Job in Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church - 94537799 - ZAJFBC5I7NPGQ

Job Title:
PHYSICIAN

Department:
Department Of Defense

Agency:
TRI-CARE Management ActivitySub

Agency:
TRICARE Management Activity (TMA)

Job Announcement Number:
NW0-0602-02-K3897581-H

SALARY RANGE:
$82,296.00 - $245,000.00 /year
This position is covered by the DOD National Security Personnel System (NSPS). Pay will be set within the above range and will be based on your qualifications, labor market and NSPS pay guidelines.

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, December 06, 2010 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:YG-0602-02/03

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Bethesda, MD; 1 vacancy - Silver Spring, MD; 1 vacancy - Falls Church & Arlington, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

This notice is issued under the direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which Department of the Defense has a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need. As such, this notice is targeted to qualified United States citizens who are not current permanent Federal employees.

JOB SUMMARY:The Tricare Management Activity (TMA) mission is to manage TRICARE, the Department's medical and dental programs under which members of the uniformed services, their dependents, and other beneficiaries are entitled to DoD health care. The TMA also supports the Military Departments in execution of the Departments' medical mission to provide, and to maintain readiness to provide, medical and dental services to members of the Armed Forces during military operations.

This announcement is used to fill multiple vacancies at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NiCoE) at Defense Center for Excellence (DCoE).   The NICoE is an advanced facility dedicated to research, diagnosis and treatment of military personnel and veterans suffering from mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Psychological Health (PH) issues.  The NICoE is designed to provide the most advanced services for advanced diagnostics, initial treatment plan and family education, introduction to therapeutic modalities, referral and reintegration support for military personnel and veterans with mTBI, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and/or complex psychological health issues. Further, the NICoE conducts research, tests new protocols and provides comprehensive training and education to patients, providers and families while maintaining ongoing telehealth follow-up care across the country and throughout the world.



Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Bethesda, MD; 1 vacancy - Silver Spring, MD; 1 vacancy - Falls Church & Arlington, VA


This announcement is used to fill multiple vacancies at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NiCoE) at Defense Center for Excellence (DCoE).   The NICoE is an advanced facility dedicated to research, diagnosis and treatment of military personnel and veterans suffering from mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Psychological Health (PH) issues.  The NICoE is designed to provide the most advanced services for advanced diagnostics, initial treatment plan and family education, introduction to therapeutic modalities, referral and reintegration support for military personnel and veterans with mTBI, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and/or complex psychological health issues. Further, the NICoE conducts research, tests new protocols and provides comprehensive training and education to patients, providers and families while maintaining ongoing telehealth follow-up care across the country and throughout the world.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.

Applicant must meet the following qualification requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: 

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0600/0602.htm.

For positions requiring positive education requirements, you must list required courses, semester and/or quarter hours on your resume.  The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.

The Office of Personnel Management has identified the following minimum educational requirements for this position:  Degree: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy

Special Requirements

In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants selected are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is a drug-testing designated position (TDP) subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

A security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.  If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.

Selectee will be required to complete and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee must obtain and maintain a current medicine license.

Some positions may require security clearance, successful completion of a physical examination, and/or pre-employment drug test.

If you are a Federal civilian annuitant, click on https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/info/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf for important information about employment of annuitants.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Candidates are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.


BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additionally, telework options or flexible work schedules may be available. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Number of job vacancies:  Multiple.  Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

Applications mailed in Government postage-paid envelopes will not be accepted.

All positions are subject to mandatory consideration and placement programs. If you are a displaced employee of a non-Department of Defense Federal agency, you may be eligible for special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). Please annotate your ICTAP eligibility when applying.

HOW TO APPLY:

Step 1.  Copy this job announcement's number.

Step 2.  Go directly to our applicant web site, CHART, at https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/main.aspx or click on the "Apply Online" button on the right side of this announcement. 

Step 3.  Once in CHART:
a.  Log in, or if you do not already have a CHART account, create one.
b.  Click on "Search for Jobs" and type/paste the job announcement number in the applicable announcement search field.
c.  Open the job announcement and click on "Apply Now" button.

If you are unable to apply online, please follow the hardcopy instructions at https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/info/Job%20Kit.pdf.

To be considered, your application must be received in CHART by the closing date listed on this announcement.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Resume Intake & Employment Information Center
Phone: 1-800-378-4559
TDD: 1-619-615-5649
Email: CHART@navy.mil Agency Information:
If you are unable to apply online
using the How To Apply steps,
please follow the hardcopy instructions
at https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/info/Job%20Kit.pdf, * *
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