Supervisory Physician (Virtual Hiring Team)

Full Job Description

As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met.

The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding.

The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.

This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

(copies of transcripts must be uploaded) Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.

Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S.

Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

(copy of licensure must be uploaded) Note: An agency may waive the licensure requirement for research positions not involving direct patient care.

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada.

Descriptions of such programs are described below.

An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics).

Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link).

A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (external link), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link).

A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.

AND EXPERIENCE: All successful applicants must have five (5) years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Aerospace Medicine or Occupational Health) that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position being filled.

For instance, applicants will demonstrate experience in occupational medicine.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities for work in this program area may have been acquired in fields such as preventative medicine or primary care (i.e., emergency medicine, general internal medicine, or family practice).

Experience also includes: Performing medical reviews, analysis and interpretation of standards, and clearance of safety related employees and/or airmen.

AND QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well qualified candidates will possess a current Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification.

Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Major Duties:

Serves as a Flight Surgeon and managing Physician of the Aerospace Medicine Virtual Hiring Team (VHT).

Primary responsibility is to manage the Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Applicant Medical Clearance program for the Office of Aerospace Medicine.

The Physician is a recognized medical authority who manages highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a Senior Regional Flight Surgeon or top-level agency executives.

The incumbent provides expert advice and technical knowledge to subordinate VHT staff, and reviews ATCS applicant medical records, rendering aeromedical certification decisions.

The Manager of the Virtual Hiring Team - Flight Surgeon (VHT-FS) makes medical certification decisions following AAM established procedures and orders.

This position directs the work of subordinate managers and employees at the organizational unit level.

The Manager of VHT-FS is responsible for developing and communicating regional positions on Aerospace Medicine policy and operational issues, as well as ensuring consistency in regional program standards, policies, and operations.

The Manager communicates the organization's vision and objective, sets priorities for subordinates, assigns tasks and responsibilities, monitors, and evaluates performance, develops staff and organizational capabilities, approves leave, and initiates or takes disciplinary action.

The Physician's professional activities directly affect the national goals of the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM).

The incumbent oversees, administers, and directs the Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Applicant Medical Clearance program, which is the medical application process for all new hire Air Traffic Control Specialists.

This position provides medical advice to agency lines of business and may represent AAM/FAA in litigation matters, as needed.

The work of this position contributes directly to the safety of aerospace and civil aviation.

As a recognized medical authority, the Physician provides professional advice and guidance to FAA officials in aerospace medical matters, conducts and participates in medical education programs for ATCS applicants.

Furthermore, supports selected aerospace medicine research and medical standards validation efforts.

Exercises extensive medical authority and judgment in the management of the program, and to accomplish regional objectives with new, unique, or controversial situations or requirements, and makes program decisions on issues.

Provides expert program advice to FAA management officials on issues of significant interest to the Air Traffic Organization, Human Resources, Congress, aviation industry, and the flying public.

The guidance given affects aerospace and aviation safety, and the success or failure of agency programs.

The Manager of VHT-FS represents the Federal Air Surgeon on all medical matters related to the Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Applicant Medical Clearance program.

Contacts are internal and external to AAM, to include officials of DOT and FAA, ATO, ATCS applicants, the flying public, and representatives of the aviation industry to resolve significant or controversial issues affecting aerospace and aviation safety.

As a recognized medical authority and expert final work is reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit. Performs other related duties as assigned.