PHYSICIAN (OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE)- GP-0602-14 - North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA.

*A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

*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.

NAS North Island, also known as Naval Air Station North Island, is located at the north end of the Coronado peninsula on San Diego Bay in San Diego, California.  It is part of the largest aerospace-industrial complex in the United States Navy – Naval Base Coronado (NBC).  NAS North Island serves as the home port for several aircraft carriers of the United States Navy. 

NAS North Island is located in San Diego, which means easy access to several historical sites, museums, theaters, great restaurants, and shopping districts, as well as just about anything else you can think of.  Whether you’re looking to take in the local cuisine, experience San Diego’s vibrant culture, or get some outdoor recreation in, there’s a ton to do both on and off-station, so go out and explore your options.  Also, other nearby cities include Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa, Imperial Beach, and Bonita. 

NAS North Island enjoys San Diego Bay weather, which means it sees some of the warmest temperatures on the west coast.  Like most of California, it is considered a semi-arid climate.  On average, NAS North Island sees highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.  The average daily temperature is about 65 degrees.  The area sees about 9 inches of rain annually.

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/

• Serve as an expert in Occupational Medicine to plan, formulate, and carry out a comprehensive Occupational Health Program.
• Conduct research of pertinent managerial, legal and medical literature to maintain state-of-the-art awareness of occupational medicine.
• Provide expert guidance on complicated toxic and other workplace hazards, including issues of causation, epidemiology, and critical review of the medical literature.
• Develop guidelines and trainings for medical staff to follow when carrying out services.
• Independently perform occupational physical examinations of various types including pre-placement, periodic medical surveillance, medical qualification, disability retirement, worker competency, and fitness for duty.
• Coordinate with facility and community resources to provide comprehensive work-related care to all employees.
• Apply new procedures in the evaluation and treatment of complex examinee cases.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• This position has been designated “Mission Essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent may be required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
• Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Position requires 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.
• This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• This position has a TDY or business travel requirement of 5% of the time to various locations. This may require travel on military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must have board certification in Occupational Medicine or be able to obtain and maintain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Required to wear Personnel Protective Equipment.

Must be a US Citizen

Basic Requirement for Physician (Occupational Medicine):

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: