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Summary
This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply
About the Position
This position is located at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital in Fort Polk, Louisiana. This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis, qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02102026 to 07312026 Salary200000 to - 400000 per year Pay scale & gradeGP 14 Location Fort Polk LA Many vacancies Remote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Business travel may be required. Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type Multiple Work scheduleMultiple Schedules ServiceCompetitive Promotion potentialNone
Job family Series 0602 Medical Officer Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceNot Required Drug testYes Financial disclosureNo Bargaining unit statusNo Announcement numberHSJW-26-1288342-DHAS Control number857034000
Duties
Serve as the senior staff officer while on duty in the Emergency Department. Examine patients and order appropriate tests to evaluate patients chief and related complaints. Triage resuscitate and stabilize both trauma and medical patients from the pediatric to the geriatric patient from seriously ill to the severely traumatized. Perform authorized emergency procedures. Provide professional guidance and direction to physician assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and physician assistant students working in the Emergency Department. Record all medical data on prescribed forms and complete necessary administrative functions.
Requirements
Conditions of employment This position may include shift work, evenings, weekends, holidays. This position may require rotating shifts, i.e., work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals. This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. This position may require the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing. Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Required documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
Your resume Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates, include month and year for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other supporting documents Cover Letter optional Most recent Performance Appraisal if applicable This position has an individual occupational requirement for education. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you may be rated ineligible. See Transcripts and Licenses. LicenseCertification This position has a license/certification requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your current active, valid, unrestricted license/certification with your application package or you may be rated ineligible. See Transcripts and Licenses. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents, such as military orders and marriage certificates, may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 07312026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application https://apply.usajobs.gov
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application, which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account https://www.usajobs.gov/applicantprofile/dashboard, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit http://help.usajobs.gov/how-to-application-status.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_publicid/app_inq Address DHA COE Healthcare Recruitment DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299, US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
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