Physician (Hospitalist)

What you would do

• Provide inpatient internal medicine care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Examine, diagnose, and manage medical treatment for hospital patients.
• Admit and discharge patients as the attending physician.
• Perform invasive diagnostic procedures such as paracentesis and thoracentesis.
• Supervise and teach students, residents, and advanced practice providers.

Do you qualify for GP-14?

With experience: You must have completed accredited residency training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine, plus equivalent experience and training of at least 4 years. Experience cannot replace the required residency. You also need at least one year of supervised clinical experience after your medical degree, such as an 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 an accredited school in the U.S. or Canada. A foreign medical degree must show equivalency, such as permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates 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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, obtained and maintained
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained and maintained

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end months and years, and hours worked per week
• Copy of your current physician license, required or you will be rated ineligible
• Transcripts, required if you qualify through education
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire meet the qualifications. Incomplete packages are not considered, and inflated qualifications may cause you to lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Attach a copy of your physician license with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
• List hours per week for each job on your resume, and keep it to two pages or less.
• Submit everything by 11:59 PM EST on 12/31/2026, and allow time for document virus scans.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The job may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Student loan repayment may be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Background investigation and suitability or fitness determination
• Initial background investigation and periodic re-verification because of work with children
• Pre-employment urinalysis drug screen
• Random drug testing, including reasonable suspicion and after on-duty accidents
• Pre-employment physical exam and yearly exam after that
• Immunizations required, including Hepatitis B and yearly flu vaccine unless exempt
• Tuberculosis testing required
• Credentialing and clinical privileges required
• Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required
• Mission Essential: must report to work or stay during severe weather or emergencies
• Must wear a uniform and/or protective clothing
• Must work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• 1-year probationary period
• Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Selection subject to Department of Defense displaced employee referral restrictions
• Medical malpractice insurance not required; federal providers are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act

Job details

Salary

$123,077 – $300,000 per year

Pay scale and grade

GP-14 · GP

Location

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Medical Officer (0602)

Announcement

HSJA-26-13014903-DHA-S