Physician (Internal Medicine) GS-15

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June 20, 2025
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Job Description

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.
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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