Physician (Anesthesiology)

What you would do

• Provide anesthesia care for pediatric, geriatric, obstetric, and surgical patients.
• Respond to emergencies such as drug overdoses, cardiac arrest, and breathing problems.
• Supervise nurse anesthetists, residents, medical students, and dental fellows.
• Manage mechanical ventilators in recovery rooms and intensive care units.
• Schedule operating room time for the surgical specialties.
• Teach airway management and IV training, including central lines.

Do you qualify for GP-14?

With experience: You must have completed an accredited residency in anesthesiology plus equivalent experience and training of at least 4 years. Experience cannot replace the required residency. You must also have at least one year of supervised clinical work after medical school.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, or an equivalent degree, from an accredited school in the U.S. or Canada. Foreign medical degrees must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. accredited schools, such as by ECFMG certification or passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less, listing employer, job title, start and end dates by month and year, hours worked per week, and duties
• Official transcripts, required if you qualify through education or use foreign education
• Copy of your physician license or certification
• Proof of foreign education equivalency, if applicable
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration. Missing documents or an incomplete package can make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

• Send your full application package by 11:59 PM EST on 12/04/2026, even though the posting is open continuous.
• Attach your transcripts and a copy of your physician license, or you will be rated ineligible.
• List hours worked per week for each job on your resume, and keep the resume to two pages or less.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May include on-call duty, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel of up to 5% of the time may be required.

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:

• Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
• Regular contact with children under 18 requires a favorable suitability determination
• Pre-employment physical exam and yearly exam after that
• Drug test; drug-free workplace program applies
• Mission essential: must report or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• One-year probationary period
• Immunization screening required based on occupational risk
• Must be able to meet credentialing requirements and obtain clinical privileges
• Mandatory yearly seasonal flu vaccination
• Uncommon hours possible, including on-call, rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Selective Service registration for men born after 1959

Job details

Salary

$123,077 – $400,000 per year

Pay scale and grade

GP-14 · GP

Location

Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

Many

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Medical Officer (0602)

Announcement

HSJG-26-12987578-DHA-S