Physician (OB/GYN)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Hire Opportunity
Salary discussions may be open for candidates who are entering Federal service for the first time.
Federal civilian healthcare providers are not required to carry medical malpractice liability insurance, as they are protected under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while performing their job duties.

The Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) is situated in the picturesque Flint Hills region of Northeast Kansas. It is conveniently located between Junction City (population 25,000) and Manhattan (population 57,000), offering a wealth of outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, swimming, and exploration!

Experience the excitement of Big XII college sports and entertainment at Kansas State University in Manhattan, along with a vibrant nightlife. Travel is made easy with the Manhattan Regional Airport for local flights and Kansas City International Airport for international travel. Manhattan has received accolades for its exceptional quality of life, including:

• #3 Best Small Places for Business and Careers (Forbes)
• Top 10 Places to Retire (Money Magazine)
• Top 50 College Towns in America (Best College Reviews)
• Top 10 Best Places to Retire Young (CNN Money)
• Top 100 Places to Live in America (Livability)

Join #TeamIACH, your home in the Flint Hills, making Fort Riley the premier location for Soldiers to live, train, deploy from, and return to.

Our civilian staff members enjoy a comprehensive federal benefits package that includes:

• 401k (TSP, with a 5% match)
• Retirement pension (FERS, with five years to vest)
• Health, life, long-term, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their families
• Competitive salaries with regular cost-of-living adjustments and service-based increases
• Performance bonuses
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Ten paid federal holidays, generous vacation days, and separate sick leave that does not expire
• Incentives for recruitment and retention
• Coverage for relocation expenses
• Complimentary parking at the workplace
• Access to USO Airport Lounge
• Childcare services and activities

Working with the Department of Defense offers numerous advantages, including competitive pay packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayment options, and a retirement plan with a Thrift Savings Plan that includes employer matching contributions.

Responsibilities

Key Duties:

• Conduct examinations, diagnose, treat, or prescribe treatment plans for OB/GYN patients, including those with complex cases.
• Lead the response to obstetrical and gynecological emergencies.
• Perform advanced colposcopy and manage dysplasia treatment for OB/GYN patients.
• Administer and prescribe medications and treatments.
• Supervise and guide the work of all personnel during assigned shifts or in the absence of the regular supervisor.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Eligibility: Open to U.S. Citizens

To qualify, candidates must meet the educational and experiential criteria outlined below. Experience includes both paid and unpaid roles, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). All qualifying experience will be considered, including volunteer work. Your resume should clearly detail your relevant experience; if qualifying through education, transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Basic Requirements for Physicians:

Degree: A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by recognized bodies such as the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. For foreign medical degrees, equivalency to accredited U.S. schools must be demonstrated through permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure: Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

Graduate Training: After obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, candidates must have at least one year of supervised clinical experience, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited hospital or institution.

In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must also meet the following qualifications:

Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed accredited residency training in the relevant specialty (Family Medicine) and possess equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years. Experience cannot substitute for the required residency training for the specified specialty.