Supervisory Physician (Chief Medical Officer)

<p>This position is located in the Administration and Medical Services of the Service Unit. This position works in all clinical areas of the service unit and has direct supervision and delegated responsibilities for all medical related activities. Incumbent is also responsible for providing comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services for patients. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Physician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Works closely with allied health professionals (i.e., Community Health Nurses, Social Workers, Health Educators, Contract Health, and other medical services specialists, etc.) to utilize and coordinate the services of other health care professionals in the management of the patient's medical, psychological and social problems. Assists in assuring that the requirements of Joint Commission and EMTALA Regulations are met. Maintains contact with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Human Resources (HR) on the referral of available medical officer candidates. Prepares written plans, recruitment/retention plans, marketing plans, and budget guidelines for operation of an appropriate recruitment program. Establishing, maintaining, and evaluating a comprehensive medical recruitment and retention program utilizing current marketing techniques to retain existing staff while attracting qualified new medical officer 3 personnel to provide clinical services. Assists in organizing and overseeing departmental work scheduling, which includes, but is not limited to daily clinic or operating assignments, field clinic assignments, monthly call schedule, etc. Assist in organizing, evaluating and planning all departmental programs and reports to administration on a monthly basis.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Board Certification: Failure to provide verification documentation may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer, up to disciplinary and/or adverse action to include termination of Federal employment. This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. The position is subject to rotating shifts, call back and nights/weekends/holiday hours. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.<h3>Education</h3>This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.