PHYSICIAN (OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE)

Job Description

Job Description

U.S. Citizenship and Residency Completion Required for Application

POSITION: PHYSICIAN (OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE)

This role is based at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston, situated in Charleston, South Carolina.

As a Physician specializing in Occupational Medicine, you will be part of the Directorate of Clinical Support's Occupational Medicine Branch at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston. The working hours are Monday through Friday.

This opportunity is part of a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) initiative aimed at recruiting and appointing qualified individuals for competitive service roles within the Department of Defense.

This position is accessible to the general public, specifically U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.

Located in Goose Creek, SC, just outside the historic city of Charleston, the clinic is surrounded by cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and charming pastel antebellum homes, particularly in the renowned French Quarter and Battery districts. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park offer stunning views of Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, known for its historical significance, is located across the water.

Working with the Department of Defense provides a wide array of advantages, including:

• Competitive salary packages
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Student loan repayment options
• Retirement plans with Thrift Savings Plan, including employer matching contributions

This position is also available at the Naval Health Clinic in Cherry Point, NC.

As a civilian Physician in Occupational Medicine, you will enjoy job stability, a competitive salary, bonuses, relocation assistance, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days of paid vacation, 11 paid Federal Holidays, sick leave, continuing medical education (CME) opportunities, and an exceptional health and retirement benefits package.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Conduct various types of occupational physical examinations, including pre-placement, medical surveillance, medical qualification, disability retirement, fitness for duty, and other specialized employee assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with facility and community resources to ensure comprehensive work-related care for employees.
• Inform management of examination outcomes and recommend suitable work restrictions or accommodations.
• Analyze ancillary test results to identify potential occupational diseases or complicating personal health issues.
• Diagnose conditions discovered during occupational medical examinations and refer for follow-up evaluations as necessary.
• Assess and treat work-related illnesses and injuries, providing stabilization and transfer for those with urgent or life-threatening conditions.
• Participate in periodic worksite visits.
• Develop and manage medical surveillance and qualification programs.
• Act as a member of the professional medical staff, offering advisory and consultative services during meetings, committees, conferences, and boards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Eligibility: U.S. Citizens

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following educational and experience criteria. Relevant 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 credited, including volunteer work. Your resume should clearly outline your relevant experience; if qualifying through education, transcripts must be included with your application. Further details regarding transcripts are provided in this document.

• Degree: A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada. This degree must be recognized by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association. For degrees from foreign medical schools, equivalency to U.S. accredited programs must be demonstrated through permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. (Note: Transcripts or proof of foreign equivalency must be included with your application.)
• Licensure: Candidates must hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of 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 fulfill the following qualification criteria:

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

If selected for the Physician position, please note that a salary quote will not be provided at the initial job offer stage. The salary determination process will commence after the job offer is accepted, involving the Activity Compensation Panel to establish your starting salary based on base pay and market pay. Physician salaries are tiered according to specialty, grade, and location.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are utilizing education from foreign institutions to meet qualification requirements, you must provide evidence that your educational credentials have been evaluated by a recognized organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign education programs, confirming that they are equivalent to those obtained in an accredited U.S. program. Alternatively, full credit must be granted for courses taken at a U.S. accredited college or university.