Physician (Family Medicine)

What you would do

• Lead the Primary Care Optimization team and care for patients from newborns to seniors.
• Advise physicians, other providers, and nurses on care for urgent and non-urgent problems.
• Manage care activities for the Patient Centered Medical Home team.
• Take part in continuing education to keep your medical skills and knowledge current.
• Respond to an assigned military treatment facility during real-world disasters to provide primary care.

Do you qualify for GP-14?

With experience: You must have completed accredited residency training in family medicine. You also need equivalent experience and training totaling at least 4 years, but experience cannot replace the required residency. After your medical degree, you need at least 1 year of supervised direct patient care, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent degree from a U.S. or Canadian school accredited by a recognized medical accrediting body. A foreign medical degree must be shown equivalent to U.S. schools, such as by permanent ECFMG certification, a fifth pathway certificate, or passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Foreign college credentials must be evaluated by a recognized private evaluation service or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited college.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end month and year, hours per week, and plain-language duties
• Transcript of your medical degree, required if you qualify using education
• Copy of your physician license or registration and your BLS certification card
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your full application package, including your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers, is reviewed to see if you meet the requirements. Missing documents can make your application incomplete, and inflated qualifications can cause you to lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Make sure your resume is two pages or less and lists hours per week for each job.
• Upload your transcript and license or BLS card with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
• Uploaded files can take up to an hour to clear virus scan, and the complete package is due by 11:59 PM EST on 12/31/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday outpatient clinic. Occasional temporary duty travel of up to 5% may be required. Must report during severe weather or emergencies because the position is mission essential.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Personnel security investigation required
• Background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment
• Extra background checks and re-checks because the job involves regular contact with children under 18
• Must obtain and keep BLS certification
• Pre-employment drug test and random drug testing
• Yearly seasonal flu vaccination unless exempt for medical or religious reasons
• Hepatitis B and other immunizations required
• Pre-employment physical exam and yearly exam after that
• Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required
• Mission Essential: must report to work or stay during severe weather or emergencies
• Must meet credentialing requirements and get and keep clinical privileges
• Tuberculosis testing required
• Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
• Proof of U.S. citizenship required
• 1-year probationary period
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Selection may be limited by Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
• Telework may be authorized on a regular or situational basis

Job details

Salary

$124,308 – $315,000 per year

Pay scale and grade

GP-14 · GP

Location

Fort Knox, Kentucky

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

Few

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Medical Officer (0602)

Announcement

HSJA-27-13104240-DHA-S