Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)

Overview

Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)

Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) is an Army post located in Vernon Parish in Louisiana seven miles from Leesville, Louisiana. The city of Leesville, population 6700, is situated between Shreveport and Lake Charles. It is 63 miles to Lake Charles, Louisiana and 50 miles to Alexandria where the nearest municipal airport is located. Fort Johnson is the second largest employer in the state of Louisiana and has a huge economic impact on the entire state. The Army is situated on 198,000 acres. The Department of the Army actually owns 100,000 acres with the remaining acreage belonging to the United States Forest Service and part of the Kisatchie National Forest. The land that the post is on is both of historical and archeological value.

Living in Leesville, LA is a wonderful experience. This small city of about 6,000 people offers a unique rural charm and plenty of outdoor activities to explore. Residents can enjoy the nearby lakes and woods for fishing, camping, hiking, and all other sorts of outdoor adventures. The city also boasts numerous attractions such as the local museum, library, and performance venues, providing the community with a variety of cultural activities to take part in. There is also a wide selection of restaurants and shops that offer something for everyone to enjoy. The atmosphere in Leesville is friendly and welcoming; it's easy to make friends there!

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES

Serves as a General Medical Officer (Radiology) in a Class I USA Hospital providing examination, diagnostic service, patient care and treatment of diseases and injuries by surgical and conservative means and consultation service for patients throughout the Radiology Department.

Provides radiological diagnostic service and treatment for active duty military, retired and dependents of active duty and retired military. Examines and treats problems in all age groups and is available as a practitioner and consultant in Radiology. Reviews and studies medical histories and progress of patients.

Provides radiological care for patients. Examines patient, makes diagnosis of disease, disorder, or injury and treats patient occasionally. Conserves health of personnel by application of diversified knowledge of preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical and surgical measures. Performs radiological procedures in emergencies and seeks advice of consultants when required. Instructs and supervises other medical personnel in care and treatment of patients.

Participates in continuing education programs. Administers and prescribes medicine and treatment. Records medical data or case history on prescribed Army Medical Department or other agency forms as appropriate. Participates in Medical Audits as appropriate. Participates in training of physician assistants, medical students, and radiologic technologists. Takes call on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. 100%

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Receives general administrative supervision from the Chief, Department of Radiology who: (1) Ensures work is performed within Army and Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital policies; (2) allows incumbent to exercise his professional skills independently; (3) and reviews work in terms of contribution to the missions of Moncrief Army Hospital.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Degree: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).