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Supervisory Physician (Clinic Director/Manager/Chief) GP-0602-15

Defense Health Agency

FT. EUSTIS, VAJob$145–295K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$145–295K/yr
Location
FT. EUSTIS, VA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Physician Licensure

Job overview

The position serves as Network Assistant Director, Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Clinical Operations, leading clinical direction for the Defense Health Network at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA. It involves strategic goal development, quality improvement, policy research, staff training, and oversight of clinical programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic PlanningQuality ImprovementClinical OperationsPolicy ResearchInterviewingTraining DevelopmentOrganizational Analysis

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine DegreePhysician LicensureOne Year Supervised Clinical ExperienceFive Years Graduate Training in SpecialtyUS Citizenship

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

About the Position: This position serves as the Network Assistant Director, Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Clinical Operations with responsibility for leading the Clinical Direction of the Network or Defense Health Network, located at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth VA, Clinical Operations.

Fort Eustis is located near Newport News, VA. Since the turn of the 19th century, Newport News has been known as the provider of the nation's finest, technologically advanced military ships. In more recent years, Newport News has also become a center for international commerce, research and technology. Our economy is strengthened by a strong military presence in Hampton Roads, and in Newport News, we are proud to be home of the U.S. Army Transportation Center at Fort Eustis.

Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic goals related to the quality improvement, management programs and accreditation standards.

  • Ensure that clinical programs accurately implement statutory and management objectives to enhance the integration of evidence-based medicine with effective patient partnerships.

  • Interview candidates for subordinate positions; recommends hiring, promotion, or reassignments.

  • Identify developmental and training needs of employees; provides and/or arranges for needed development and training.

  • Analyze organizational and operational problems and develops solutions.

  • Provide broad program policy options and policy research that assure clarity of policy direction.

  • Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts isin this document (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr\_public?id=kb\_article&sysparm\_article=KB0016283) .

Basic Requirement for Supervisory Physician (Clinic Director/Manager/Chief):

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination

Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Experience/Training: Applicants must possess 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.

If you are selected for a Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location.

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ .

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Location US-VA-FT. EUSTIS

Job ID 2026-9501

# Positions 1

Category Medical

Salary Range $145,000 - $295,000 per year

Recruitment Bonus Negotiable

Relocation Assistance Negotiable

Student Loan Repayment Negotiable

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