Skip to main content

This job has expired

Physician (Occupational Medicine)

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Apr 15, 2021
Duties

Summary

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). A copy of complete college TRANSCRIPTS confirming the applicable degree has been awarded AND confirmation that the listed professional license is currently active is required when applying. Failure to submit a copy of all college transcripts and/or license confirmation will result in your application being rated ineligible/incomplete.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

This position is located in the Department of Labor (DOL), Officer of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), Division of Administrative Operations (DAO), Branch of Medical Standards and Operations (BMSO), Medical and Pharmaceutical Standards Unit in Washington, D.C.

The mission of the Branch is to provide medical opinions, policy development, and technical advice and assistance concerning medical claims; establish medical standards for all OWCP programs; implement medical policy in the OWCP Medical Bill Processing System; monitor the system's operation and medical payments; and to ensure that such standards are medically, scientifically, and fiscally sound, and consistent with OWCP policy.

This position is outside of the bargaining unit.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Relocation (PCS) expenses are not authorized.

A writing sample may be required at the time of interview.

If selected for this position, you will serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Medical Officer and provide support to program directors on medical and epidemiological matters. You will provide professional medical advice and support to agency national and district offices on medical programs and medical bill processing issues--resolving critical, long-standing problems. You will assist in the administration, coordination, evaluation, and development of medical programs and assist in overseeing the operation of such programs throughout the agency on a national scale.

You will serve as an expert staff advisor to senior executives regarding Occupational Medicine. You will critically review and analyze medically-related data, prepare accurate scientific and medical reports, develop presentation materials that take highly technical information and make it understandable to a wide range of audiences with varying degrees of understanding, and brief top-level management and staff throughout the agency, DOL, and other federal agencies affected by the findings. You will work closely with medical professionals throughout the agency and make recommendations to senior leadership for policy and/or program changes concerning occupational medicine issues. You will present your findings, conclusions, and recommendations to senior leadership for study and use as the basis for decisions regarding short- and long-range planning for the divisional programs and activities.

You will review, evaluate, and propose essential changes to legislation, regulations, policies, and/or procedures (e.g., medical authorization processes, service utilization parameters, medical billing and reimbursement rules and processes, system changes, contract procedures, training for staff or physicians) for improving the quality of medical services and related professional activities nationwide, which directly and significantly impact agency programs. You will make recommendations to program policy branch chiefs regarding policy and program changes pertaining to the nexus between occupational exposure, the occurrence of occupational illness and injury, and medical treatment.

You will serve as a DOL/OWCP representative in inter-agency meetings, on task forces, and at conferences involving other medical professionals, federal agencies, academic institutions, professional and trade associations, labor organizations, industry groups, and public interest groups to promote understanding of the application of occupational medicine principles to claims. You will assist with training and public outreach initiatives, as required.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - For training purposes.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
15 - This position has no further promotion potential.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. Citizen.
  • Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
  • Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
  • Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.


The incumbent must also possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a physician from a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or another territory of the United States.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection.

Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.

Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

THIS POSITION HAS AN INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT. ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THIS REQUIREMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

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.

Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide 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.

AND

Licensure: All 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.

AND

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.
  • An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) .
  • A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association , (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) .
  • A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.

Applicants who meet the above Basic Requirements qualify for GS-11 (or equivalent) positions.

Additional Requirements for Grade GS-15 - 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position (Occupational Medicine) to be filled or equivalent experience and training.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE.

In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level demonstrating a mastery knowledge of and skill in applying concepts, principles, and methodologies of Occupational Medicine and other related health sciences (e.g. pharmacology, epidemiology, biostatics, etc.) to plan, develop, advise on and implement medical programs and services essential to the mission of an agency. Examples of specialized experience include:
  • Developing medical policy for a large scale public or private health care system;
  • Developing clear, concise written medical opinions for non-medical leaders after reviewing and evaluating complex medical records;
  • Delivering well-organized, informative oral presentations to non-medical audiences, including organization leaders, employees, and the public;
  • Determining which medical procedures and drugs are appropriate for any given medical diagnosis.


  • Education

    This position requires a doctoral degree in Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent that is recognized by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was granted. This degree must have been accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME); Association of American Medical Colleges; the 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 granted.

    Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

    If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

    Additional information

    DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve.

    DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

    Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION , ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION , FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Click here for Evaluation details. For Displaced Employees ONLY: if you meet the eligibility requirements for special priority selection under ICTAP / CTAP , you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles will be considered "well-qualified" if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review DOL Account Eligibility Questions #24 to reflect that you are applying as a ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

    Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:

    Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

    Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

    Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

    Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

    The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). Your evaluation may also include a review by an HR Specialist or panel and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.

    To preview questions please click here .

    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance
    Not Required

    Drug test required
    No

    Position sensitivity and risk
    NCS/High Risk

    Trust determination process
    Suitability/Fitness

    Required Documents

    The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.

    The following documents are required from all applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

    ARE YOU A CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEE? If applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service, please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan/Pay Schedule, Series, and Grade/Pay Band, and career status. Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility.

    *WARNING: An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step.

    - Licensure: Proof of 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.

    - Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) - submit if using education as a basis for qualifying for this position. If so, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA/BS, MA, JD, PHD, etc). If specific course work is required to qualify, you must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit.

    You may upload your transcript(s) as one document (3 MB size limit). If over 3 MB, please submit via fax feature.

    OFFICIAL Transcripts MUST BE RECEIVED prior to selection and report date. Reference the "Education Section" for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education.

    - Resume are required to provide a resume by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of your choosing. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list month, year, and the number of work hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to the vacancy questionnaire.

    - Most recent performance appraisal/evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency, but will not disqualify candidates if not submitted. If not submitted during the application process, one may/will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extended. Applies to current and former Federal employees.

    The following documents are required if applicable:

    - Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under ICTAP / CTAP Eligibility.

    - DD-214 - verifying military service, eligibility for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) and showing character of discharge (ex. Member Copy 4 and 2 are acceptable vs. Copy 1 which is not acceptable to adjudicate veteran's preference)

    Special/Non-Competitive Appointing Authority Documents

    - Applicants who are eligible for consideration, and wish to be considered, under one of the following non-competitive hiring authorities must submit appropriate documentation (click on the links below to see the documentation requirements):

    (a) Military Spouses (MISP)

    - Land Management Eligibles: a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) proving your eligibility for appointment under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act . This service must have been performed in the competitive service, under a time limited appointment in a Land Management Agency, as defined by P.L. 114-328. For more information, click here .

    - Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship , and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    Get job alerts

    Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

    Create alert