About the Position:
We are seeking a highly experienced, board-certified Internal Medicine Physician for a GS-15 level position within the federal healthcare system. This leadership-level role involves providing comprehensive medical care, mentoring junior medical staff, overseeing complex patient cases, and potentially participating in policy development, academic training, or medical research initiatives.
This position offers a meaningful opportunity to serve military personnel, veterans, or underserved populations while leading excellence in clinical care and public health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver direct patient care to adult patients with acute and chronic conditions in an outpatient or inpatient internal medicine setting
- Serve as a subject matter expert in internal medicine and provide clinical guidance to mid-level providers, residents, or fellows
- Review and oversee complex patient cases, referrals, diagnostic assessments, and treatment plans
- Participate in interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
- Contribute to teaching, clinical supervision, or training of medical residents and students (if affiliated with academic institutions)
- Participate in policy review, quality assurance programs, utilization management, and medical peer reviews
- Maintain timely documentation in electronic health record systems (e.g., CPRS, AHLTA, Epic)
- May provide administrative leadership in service line development or clinical program direction
Required Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution
- Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine
- Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or equivalent
- Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory
- U.S. Citizenship (required for federal GS positions)
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance and credentialing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in federal or military health systems (VA, DOD, IHS, etc.)
- Experience with complex care coordination, geriatric medicine, or multi-specialty integration
- Academic appointment or teaching experience with ACGME-accredited programs
- Experience in clinical quality improvement, EHR optimization, or leadership roles
Benefits Include:
- Competitive federal salary based on experience, location, and federal step placement
- Federal health insurance, retirement, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contributions
- Paid federal holidays, annual leave, and sick leave
- Malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act
- Continuing medical education (CME) support and time off
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
How to Apply:
📩 Apply through USAJOBS.gov using the official federal application portal.
Search Keyword: Physician (Internal Medicine) GS-15
You may also contact the HR department at the hiring agency for questions regarding location-specific opportunities.
🗓 Application Deadline: Varies by posting – early applications encouraged