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PHYSICIAN NEUROLOGY Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities under DHA Apply Print Save
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Summary About the Position This position is located at Fort Hood, Texas. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02252026 to 03092026 Salary 123077 to - 336000 per year Pay scale & grade GP 14 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Fort Hood TX Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0602 Medical Officer Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJW-26-12895727-DHA Control number 858686300
About the Position This position is located at Fort Hood, Texas. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02252026 to 03092026 Salary 123077 to - 336000 per year Pay scale & grade GP 14 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Fort Hood TX Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0602 Medical Officer Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJW-26-12895727-DHA Control number 858686300
Duties Serves as a board-certified physician on the Neurology Service responsible for the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the full range of outpatients seen in the clinic and inpatients seen on the consult and ward services. Performs medical duties in an outpatient clinic with an emphasis on migraine management, including chemo denervation techniques. Directs and supervises care for patients with primary neurological disorders requiring hospitalization. Consults with other hospital services caring for inpatients, including the critically ill with neurological conditions. Examines patients, orders, and evaluates the full range of electrophysiology, radiology, and laboratory tests. Makes referrals for appropriate urgent issues and decompensation of chronic neurologic conditions. Evaluates and treats patients with multiple complicated problems who were screened and referred by the Emergency Room for urgent or emergent neurologic issues.
Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. A pre-placement medical examination is required. 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. This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency-type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support training certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Immunization screening is 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. Must obtain and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS training and certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network. This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate relevant clinical privileges. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
Who May Apply U.S. Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs, e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other organizations, e.g., professional philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience if qualifying based on education. Your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Physician Neurology 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. Note You must attach a copy of your transcripts or proof of foreign equivalency with your application package.
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.
Residency Experience and Training Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled, Neurology, and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.
Education FOREIGN EDUCATION If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/internationalrecognitionofforeignqualifications. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management, OPM, and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/adminsfinaidaccredindex.html.
Education above high school level completed in a college, university, or other educational institution must be accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. When using education to qualify, you must submit your transcripts.
Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial-probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station PCS costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the