Summary
This position is located in the Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Workforce, Division of Medicine and Dentistry, Office of the Director. The duty location for this position is in Rockville, MD and is not eligible for remote work.
**Applicants please note: Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services through this vacancy announcement.**
Duties
Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the open and closing date of this announcement
Physician positions are a mission critical occupation for HRSA. These positions are responsible for formulation of policy and programs administered by Health Resources and Services Administration to provide advice and assistance to Bureaus, Department of Health and Human Services, and other Federal entities as related to the medical aspects of primary health care programs for underserved populations.
As a Senior Physician, your major duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic guidance and advice to the Division of Medicine and Dentistry and Bureau of Health Workforce on issues of physician workforce, oral health workforce, undergraduate and graduate medical education, primary care practice, preventive medicine, public health, and population health.
- Providing advice in the overarching strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Division programs to ensure they are well coordinated internally and within the government, as well as with community initiatives; and ensuring that outcomes are captured, maximized, and aligned with HRSA and Department goals.
- Working closely with Division leadership and working collaboratively with other Divisions and leadership within the Bureau and HRSA, serving specifically as the Division's liaison on issues related to public health and preventive care.
- Serving as a national expert in health professional workforce policy and research for the Division and participating in national, state, and local symposiums, meetings, seminars, and other special events.
- Participating in the development and issuance of clinical and/or research policies, procedures and guidelines to implement new legislation and budgetary requirements, and to effect improvements, as needed in Division program and grant administration.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U. S. Citizenship is required.
- Males ages 18 through 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- PHS Commissioned Corps applicants must submit current personnel orders.
- This position has an education requirement - must submit transcripts.
- Medical License is required - must submit license.
- Board Certification or board eligibility required - submit documentation.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet ALL of the following requirements by the closing date: 11/26/2024Do not cut and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to do provide any of the required documentation (education, licensure, and board certification) will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
EDUCATION:
A copy of your unofficial transcripts, ECFMG certification, or verification of your successful completion of the US Medical Licensing Examination is required as part of your application by the closing date of this announcement. If selected, official transcripts will be required.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. Veterans' Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
Your application will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, and are board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Medical Specialties (A.B.M.S) in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, will be referred for consideration in accordance with the .
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer.
Required Documents
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact either HRSA's Office of Human Resources at
Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:
1. A current Resume - For resume writing guidance, please visit or view their Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the r.
If you choose to use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, then you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:
- Job title
- Name of employer
- Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format)
- Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
- Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
- Your resume must show the series and grade or equivalent for all federal positions you have held (if a federal position).
Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
