Supervisory Physician (Medical Evaluation Board)

Job Title: Supervisory Physician (Medical Evaluation Board)Location: Fort Cavazos, TX

Announcement Type: This is an ongoing recruitment notice. Multiple positions are available and may be filled from this announcement. Applications are accepted continuously; qualified candidates will be considered as openings arise.

Fort Cavazos is situated in the picturesque 'hill and lake' region of Central Texas, nestled between Killeen and Copperas Cove. It is approximately 60 miles north of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.

Established in 1942, this expansive military base spans 340 square miles and serves as the Army's premier installation for training and deploying heavy forces. Covering 214,968 acres, Fort Cavazos is the largest active-duty armored post in the U.S. Armed Forces and the only installation capable of stationing and training two Armored Divisions.

The area's rolling, semi-arid landscape is perfect for diverse training and testing of military units and personnel. Moreover, the Killeen community offers robust support for Army families, providing numerous resources and networks to assist you.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the staff at the MEB Outpatient Clinic.
• Conduct thorough reviews of medical records, interpret diagnostic tests and x-rays, and utilize sound clinical judgment to arrange for specialty consultations as needed.
• Compose detailed narrative summaries incorporating consultant insights and opinions as necessary.
• Evaluate community and patient population needs, mission requirements, and available resources to plan and deliver a comprehensive range of outpatient and inpatient services.
• Collaborate with other physicians, including family practitioners and general psychiatrists, to assess and reconcile conflicting medical evidence in challenging cases.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is mandatory.
• Selectees may need to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or provide a recognized exemption.
• This role is classified as a Testing Designated Position, necessitating pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Participation in random drug urinalysis testing is required.
• A pre-placement medical examination may be necessary.
• Immunization screening may be required, including Hepatitis B for positions with direct patient contact. Proof of other immunizations may also be necessary.
• Maintaining current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through recognized organizations may be required. Advanced certifications do not replace BLS.
• A valid stateside driver's license may be necessary.
• Candidates must meet credentialing requirements and obtain relevant clinical privileges.
• Tuberculosis testing may be required.
• Additional requirements may be communicated during the hiring process if selected.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Basic Requirement for Supervisory Physician (Medical Evaluation Board):
• Degree: A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada. Degrees from foreign medical schools must demonstrate equivalency to U.S. accredited programs, validated by appropriate certification.
• Licensure: Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted license as a Physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Graduate Training: At least one year of supervised clinical experience is required, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited facility.
• Experience/Training: A minimum of five years of graduate training in the relevant specialty or equivalent experience is necessary.

Compensation

If selected for a Physician position, a salary quote will not be provided during the initial job offer. The salary determination process will commence after the offer is accepted, involving the Activity Compensation Panel to establish your starting salary based on base pay and market pay.

Salary for physician roles is tiered based on specialty, grade, and location. This announcement may be utilized to fill positions across the following tiers:

• Tier 1: $121,020 - $300,000
• Tier 2: $145,000 - $320,000
• Tier 3: $165,000 - $336,000