Occupational Health Physician

Overview Summary This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 3, Band C. Responsibilities The duties for this Occupational Health Physician position fall under the 0602 occupational series. Responsibilities include meeting the basic qualification requirements and performing clinical work as part of the FDA Occupational Health Services to protect, promote, and maintain the health, safety, and well-being of the FDA workforce to support the agency\'s public health mission. Specific duties are described by the position title and program requirements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Qualifications Basic Qualification Requirements: Education: A degree from an accredited program or institution in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent. Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide 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. Graduate Training: In addition to a degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the US or Canada. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications. Agency overview The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory, scientific, public health, and consumer protection agency responsible for ensuring that all human and animal drugs, and medical devices are safe and effective, that cosmetics, foods, food additives, drugs and medicated feeds for food producing animals, and radiation emitting devices are safe, and that all such products marketed in the United States are adequately, truthfully and informatively labeled and safely and properly stored, transported, manufactured and regulated. The FDA Occupational Health Services mission is to protect, promote, and maintain the health, safety, and well-being of the FDA workforce so that employees can perform their duties effectively in support of the agency\'s public health mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr