The Surgical Medical Officer position involves performance of related health and medical care services to patients in hospital, surgical, outpatient and inpatient settings, and to provide consultation to the Emergency Department in hospitals, health centers, clinics, other designated health care facilities, outreach clinics, and/or via telehealth/telephone services within the Great Plains Area.

Duties

Examines and diagnoses health related conditions of individuals requesting care, refers individuals for consultation when appropriate, prescribes, and carries out or directs others in carrying out appropriate therapy in conformance with approved clinical privileges. Performs surgical procedures when appropriate for patients in need of surgical interventions per scope of practice and clinical privileges. Provides the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including minimally invasive and endoscopic, for patient with surgical conditions requiring services of a General Surgeon. Provides preoperative diagnostic evaluation, care and coordination of scheduling for patients requiring operative intervention and post-operative coordinated follow-up care Educates individuals in health-related conditions, recommended therapy and in the general promotion of health and the prevention of disease. Records patient care in medical record format within electronic health record and completes required data collection instruments, referrals and medical records as required. Supervises Surgery Medical Officers; plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, prepares schedules for completion of work; Assign work to subordinates based on priorities and the capabilities of employees; Evaluate work performance of subordinates.

Requirements

Qualifications

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: These positions are eligible to be filled through Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority [DHA]. The Direct Hire Authority has been authorized by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and Part 337, Subpart B, Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations [5 CFR]. If filled utilizing DHA, the following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The "rule of three," Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to the Direct Hire process. Indian Preference does apply. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Medical Officer Series 0602 (opm.gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For GS-15 -- 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training. Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Pine Ridge Service Unit PO Box 1201 E Hwy 18 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]