Physician (Family Medicine)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
This job in plain English
This is a permanent, full-time job as a Family Medicine physician at a military treatment facility run by the Defense Health Agency in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is a direct hire announcement with 1 vacancy, and the job requires up to 5% travel. The position is designated mission essential, so you may have to report to work during emergencies.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States can apply. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
What you would do
- Serve as a technical authority in family medicine across facility clinics.
- Create full treatment plans based on exams and current evidence-based guidelines.
- Coordinate with facility and community resources for comprehensive patient care.
- Develop new treatment protocols and chronic disease management programs.
- Advise command leaders on medical readiness of assigned service members.
- Plan and direct clinical operations, including workflows and quality metrics.
Do you qualify for GP-14?
With experience: You need at least one year of supervised direct clinical service after your medical degree, plus at least 4 years of accredited residency training in Family Medicine. Work experience cannot replace the residency training.
With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent degree from a school in the United States or Canada, accredited by a recognized accrediting body. Foreign medical degrees must show equivalency, such as permanent ECFMG certification or passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, two pages or less, with employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and duties
- Copy of your transcript (required)
- Copy of your current, active, unrestricted physician license (required)
- Cover letter (optional)
- Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
How you will be rated: After the announcement closes, your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire are reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility, and inflated qualifications may cause you to lose consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Attach a copy of your transcript and your current, active, unrestricted physician license, or you may be rated ineligible.
- Show at least 4 years of accredited Family Medicine residency on your resume, since work experience cannot replace it.
- Keep your resume to two pages or less and list hours per week for each job.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, with occasional travel of up to 5%. The job is mission essential, so you must report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.
Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- Background investigation, which may lead to a suitability or fitness determination
- Personnel Security Investigation required
- Initial background check and periodic re-verification because the job involves children and youth under 18
- Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption
- Drug test, including pre-employment screening and random drug testing
- Pre-placement medical examination
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 15 pounds may be required
- Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact
- Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain clinical privileges
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service registration
- 1-year probationary period
- Direct deposit of pay required
- Selection may be restricted by Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $124,308 – $315,000 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GP-14 · GP
- Location
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Medical Officer (0602)
- Announcement
- HSJW-27-13090558 - DHA
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