[Hiring] Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) @Defense Health Agency

Role Description

This position is in Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES).

• Diagnostic radiology casework in support of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, the Defense Health Agency, and the Department of War.
• Oversee and interpret all radiological examinations conducted by the Forensic Pathology Investigations Division.
• Oversight and implementation of current Forensic Radiology processes and the development and implementation of Forensic Radiology processes.
• Must have particularly outstanding, authoritative, broad, and intensive knowledge of all modalities of radiology, with an emphasis on forensic radiology.
• Responsible for development and evolution of radiologic imaging service protocols, oversight/supervisor of radiology technologists and service practices.
• Maintain statistical records of workload, participates in Forensic Pathology Investigations meetings and committees.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams consisting of Medical Examiners, Medicolegal Death Investigators, 92M (mortuary affairs specialists), radiology technicians, and IT personnel.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• Basic Requirement for Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic):
  • Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.
  • Licensure: 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: At least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting.
  • Residency Training: Successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled Radiology-Diagnostic and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
• Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Required to serve on-call for emergency imaging during evening, night time, and weekend hours including some federal and non-federal holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.

Benefits

• Salary negotiation/Leave accrual negotiations may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• A recruitment/relocation bonus may be offered.
• Student loan repayment may be offered.
• Telework may be offered.