Supervisory Physician (General Practice)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Physician (General Practice)

Description

Supervise the daily operations of outpatient services and clinical departments while providing direct patient care. Lead clinical staff performance, credentialing, training, peer review, and compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and other healthcare standards. Develop and implement clinical programs and manage staffing, financial resources, and contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outpatient services including laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and other clinical departments
• Supervise clinical staff (performance evaluations, competency assessments, credentialing, training)
• Monitor quality of care, conduct peer reviews, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards
• Develop and implement clinical service programs, policies, and improvement initiatives
• Manage staffing and financial resources; oversee contracts and contractor performance
• Interview and examine patients; review medical history; request and perform diagnostic tests
• Make preliminary diagnoses and direct/prescribe/provide treatment or arrange referrals
• Provide total patient care: prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up

Requirements

• MD or DO (or equivalent) from a US or Canada school accredited by an approved accrediting body
• For foreign medical graduates: demonstrate US equivalency (e.g., ECFMG certification) and meet equivalency requirements
• Current, active, full, unrestricted physician license/registration
• US citizenship; Selective Service registration required for eligible males
• At least 1 year of supervised direct clinical service after MD/DO (internship or first year of residency)
• 5 years of graduate training in the specialty (GS-15 minimum qualifications)
• Board certification preferred but not required; must verify active certification status or active pursuit if lapse/completion exceeds 3 years
• Obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges
• Pass E-Verify and pre-employment fingerprint check/background investigation; remain suitable for Federal service
• Meet financial suitability requirement (demonstrate financial responsibility and resolve substantial delinquent obligations)

Benefits

Total Compensation Package (see IHS total compensation link).