Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Physician
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Duties
Serves as a consultant and policy expert on the Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug benefit for key cross-cutting initiatives critical to the missions of CM, CMS, and HHS.Analyzes and recommends changes to strengthen Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug benefit initiatives.Reviews and critiques manuscripts, presentations, and other written materials relating to the clinical, scientific, and medical implications of Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug policy and operations.Represents and speaks on behalf of Center for Medicare at national conferences, forums, panels, and other professional settings and organizations.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.The incumbent must possess and maintain a current medical license throughout the duration of their appointment with CMS.The incumbent must have a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent.The incumbent must be Board Certified in a recognized medical specialty.Qualifications
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.In order to qualify for the GS-15 , you must meet the following:You must demonstrate in your resume five (5) years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
Evaluation of Candidates
Interviews:
Applicants may be interviewed to assure that they possess the degree of skill in interpersonal relationships required for satisfactory performance of the duties of the position to be filled.Substitution of Experience for Residency Training:
Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is essential for the performance of specialized duties. For example, specialists such as psychiatrists and surgeons must complete the number of years of accredited residency training required in their respective specialties.Teaching Experience:
Graduate teaching experience as a member of the faculty in a school of medicine or school of public health may be credited for training positions or as appropriate for specialist positions.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.An internship program
involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision.A residency program
involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty.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.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education
Education Requirement:
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational 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 a recognized body at the time the degree was obtained.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.License/Registration Requirement:
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.Applicants must be Board Certified in a recognized medical specialty.Proof of Licensure/Registration is required
at the time of application to verify possession of the license/registration listed above.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit Position:
Yes- American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923Tour of Duty:
FlexibleRecruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure:
Not RequiredIN ADDITION TO NORMAL SALARY, WHEN APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, PHYSICIAN COMPARABILITY ALLOWANCE (PCA) WILL BE AUTHORIZED.Workplace Flexibility at CMS:
This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion.
Required Documents
The following documents are REQUIRED:
Resume
showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.CMS Required Documents .License/Registration.
Since this position requires specific license/registration, you
MUST
submit a copy of your valid and active license/registration at the time of application.PLEASE NOTE:
A complete application package includes the online application, resume, license/registration and CMS required documents.
How to Apply
Your complete application package, as described in the "Required Documents" section, must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 10/04/2024 to receive consideration.IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.Additional selections
may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.
Agency contact information
CMS HR InquiriesEmail : hrinquiries@cms.hhs.govAddress : Center for Medicare, 7500 Security Blvd, Woodlawn, MD 21244, US
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Serves as a consultant and policy expert on the Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug benefit for key cross-cutting initiatives critical to the missions of CM, CMS, and HHS.Analyzes and recommends changes to strengthen Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug benefit initiatives.Reviews and critiques manuscripts, presentations, and other written materials relating to the clinical, scientific, and medical implications of Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug policy and operations.Represents and speaks on behalf of Center for Medicare at national conferences, forums, panels, and other professional settings and organizations.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.The incumbent must possess and maintain a current medical license throughout the duration of their appointment with CMS.The incumbent must have a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent.The incumbent must be Board Certified in a recognized medical specialty.Qualifications
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.In order to qualify for the GS-15 , you must meet the following:You must demonstrate in your resume five (5) years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
Evaluation of Candidates
Interviews:
Applicants may be interviewed to assure that they possess the degree of skill in interpersonal relationships required for satisfactory performance of the duties of the position to be filled.Substitution of Experience for Residency Training:
Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is essential for the performance of specialized duties. For example, specialists such as psychiatrists and surgeons must complete the number of years of accredited residency training required in their respective specialties.Teaching Experience:
Graduate teaching experience as a member of the faculty in a school of medicine or school of public health may be credited for training positions or as appropriate for specialist positions.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.An internship program
involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision.A residency program
involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty.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.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education
Education Requirement:
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational 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 a recognized body at the time the degree was obtained.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.License/Registration Requirement:
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.Applicants must be Board Certified in a recognized medical specialty.Proof of Licensure/Registration is required
at the time of application to verify possession of the license/registration listed above.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit Position:
Yes- American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923Tour of Duty:
FlexibleRecruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure:
Not RequiredIN ADDITION TO NORMAL SALARY, WHEN APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, PHYSICIAN COMPARABILITY ALLOWANCE (PCA) WILL BE AUTHORIZED.Workplace Flexibility at CMS:
This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion.
Required Documents
The following documents are REQUIRED:
Resume
showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.CMS Required Documents .License/Registration.
Since this position requires specific license/registration, you
MUST
submit a copy of your valid and active license/registration at the time of application.PLEASE NOTE:
A complete application package includes the online application, resume, license/registration and CMS required documents.
How to Apply
Your complete application package, as described in the "Required Documents" section, must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 10/04/2024 to receive consideration.IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.Additional selections
may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.
Agency contact information
CMS HR InquiriesEmail : hrinquiries@cms.hhs.govAddress : Center for Medicare, 7500 Security Blvd, Woodlawn, MD 21244, US
#J-18808-Ljbffr