Physician (Obstetrics/Gynecology)

What you would do

• Examine patients, make diagnoses, and give treatment in the OB-GYN clinic.
• Order and read lab and imaging tests, including abdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds.
• Perform biopsies and colposcopies to screen for and diagnose gynecologic cancers.
• Refer patients to other doctors for further care, as outpatient or inpatient.
• Advise primary care doctors and the Commander on OB-GYN services.

Do you qualify for GP-14?

With experience: You must have completed accredited residency training in obstetrics/gynecology plus equivalent experience and training totaling at least 4 years. Experience cannot take the place of required residency training. You also need at least one year of supervised clinical work 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 a school accredited in the U.S. or Canada. A foreign medical degree must be equivalent to a U.S. accredited degree, shown by ECFMG certification, a fifth pathway certificate, or passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Required residency training in OB-GYN must also be completed.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end months and years, hours per week, and duties
• Copy of your physician license or certification, required or you will be rated ineligible
• Official transcripts if you qualify through education, required or you will be rated ineligible
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your complete application package, including your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers, will be reviewed to see if you meet the qualification requirements. Missing documents can make your application incomplete and remove you from consideration. If the agency finds you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Make your resume two pages or less and list hours worked per week for each job, or your application may be marked incomplete.
• Upload your physician license or certification with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
• List your OB-GYN residency with exact dates, and show how your other experience adds up to at least 4 years.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Uncommon tours of duty such as on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Possible suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
• Must be able to get and keep Secret security clearance eligibility
• Background investigation and credit check required
• Initial background check and periodic re-checks because the job works with children under 18
• Must consent to seasonal flu vaccination or have a recognized exemption
• Pre-placement medical exam required
• Pre-employment and random drug testing; you must consent to random urine tests
• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required
• Mission Essential: may need to work during severe weather or emergencies
• Uncommon hours: on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• 1-year probationary period
• Selective Service registration required for men born after December 31, 1959
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Must meet non-privileged professional credential requirements

Job details

Salary

$200,000 – $400,000 per year

Pay scale and grade

GP-14 · GP

Location

Jacksonville Naval Hospital, Florida

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

01

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Medical Officer (0602)

Announcement

HSJT-27-13105529-DHA-R