Supervisory Physician (Medical Evaluation Board)

What you would do

• Lead and direct a support staff at the MEB Outpatient Clinic.
• Review medical records, orders, and test results, including x-rays.
• Dictate detailed narrative summaries that include consultant opinions.
• Plan outpatient and inpatient services based on patient and mission needs.
• Work with other physicians to resolve conflicting medical evidence in hard cases.

Do you qualify for GP-15?

With experience: You need five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position, or equivalent experience and training. You also need at least one year of supervised clinical work after medical school, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or an equivalent degree, from a school accredited in the United States or Canada. A foreign medical degree must be shown to be equivalent by ECFMG certification, a fifth pathway certificate, or passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current, active, full, unrestricted license or registration as a Physician 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, if required
• Valid stateside driver's license, if required

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
• Copy of your transcript, which is required
• Copy of your physician license or certification, which is required
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, if you are a man born after December 31, 1959
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: After the announcement closes, your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers are reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. Missing documents or errors can make you ineligible, and if your qualifications appear inflated, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Attach both your transcript and your physician license or certification, because missing either can make you ineligible.
• Keep your resume to two pages or less and list hours per week for each job.
• Apply by 11:59 PM EST on 02/28/2027, and upload documents early since virus scans can take hours.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May require weekends, holidays, on-call duty, irregular hours, or rotating shifts.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. Recruitment or relocation incentives and student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for new federal employees.

Conditions of employment:

• Background investigation; may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination
• Personnel Security Investigation is required
• Consent to seasonal flu vaccination or show a recognized exemption
• Drug testing, including random urinalysis, for this testing designated position
• Pre-placement medical exam may be required
• Hepatitis B immunization required for jobs with direct patient contact
• Other immunizations and tuberculosis testing may be required
• Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain clinical privileges
• Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required
• 1-year probationary period plus 1-year supervisory probationary period
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• Direct deposit of pay is required

Job details

Salary

$123,077 – $300,000 per year

Pay scale and grade

GP-15 · GP

Location

Fort Hood, Texas

Appointment

Multiple

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

Yes

Occupation

Medical Officer (0602)

Announcement

HSJW-26-13024843-DHA-S