Department of Defense
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
- Makes recommendations on major diagnostics and treatment plans.
- Monitors treatment effectiveness through evidence-based medicine and alters course of treatment as needed through individualized treatment plan.
- Provides appropriate referrals to other medical and mental health care providers in and outside of the medical treatment facility.
- Collaborates with physicians in other medical specialties on cases involving rare, complicated and multifaceted cases that require advance treatments.
- Determines and provides mental health assessments of fitness and suitability for duty, weapon handling, and deployments of service members based on psychiatric clinical assessment.
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