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Physician Primary Care

Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

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Duties

Requirements

How you will be evaluated

Required documents

How to apply

Summary

About the Position This position is located in an Outpatient Clinic at Wilford Hall Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

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.

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Overview

Open & closing dates 04/08/2026 to 07/31/2026

Salary $124,308 - $315,000 per year

Pay scale & grade GP 14

Location Randolph AFB, TX

Vacancies 1 vacancy

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Competitive

Promotion potential None

Job family Series 0602 Medical Officer

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Not Required

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive, NS, Low Risk

Trust determination process Credentialing, Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number HSJW-26-12931249-DHAS

Control number 864197900

This job is open to

The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Work in an outpatient clinic to provide a wide range of medical duties including Primary Care, non-operative Orthopedic Care, and Sports Medicine.

Provide ambulatory care by:

• Documenting patient histories
• Conducting physical examinations
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies
• Prescribing medications
• Performing patient education
• Documenting in the electronic medical record

Oversee evaluation and coordination of musculoskeletal injuries, illnesses, and rehabilitation protocols by collaboration with athletic trainers, orthopedics, supporting sub-specialties, and entry-level training service members.

Examine and evaluate patients based on observable issues and information gathered from the patient; order and evaluate radiology and laboratory tests; make diagnosis by evaluating information gathered and prescribe targeted treatments.

Refer patients to other specialty clinics for evaluation and/or treatment when the issues or ailments are beyond the scope of this position.

Conduct education and training programs required by the MTF to teach students from a variety of medical training programs.

Oversee, teach, and provide consultation to other health care providers.

Develop new local methods and criteria and/or propose new local policies and practices to create more efficient processes for rehabilitation and transition to next command placement.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position may have a specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate relevant clinical privileges.
• 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 on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.

Qualifications

Who May Apply US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Physician Primary Care

• 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, Association of American Medical Colleges, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

• A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided 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, 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.

• Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts and/or proof of foreign equivalency with your application package.

• Licensure: 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.

• Note: You must attach a copy of your license/registration with your application package.

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

• Note: You must attach proof of graduate training program completion with your application package.

• Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

If you are selected for a Physician position, a salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary, and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale determined by the position specialty, grade, and location.

Education See Qualifications section for education requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct, agency needs and interests, whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals, and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Position may be designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• Position may require employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346b) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying; errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. 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:
   • Employers name
   • Job title
   • Start and end dates (include month and year for qualifications purposes)
   • Number of hours worked per week
   • A brief description that shows 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.
   • For additional information to include formatting tips, see "What to include in your resume."

2. Other supporting documents

   • Cover Letter (optional)
   • Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
   • Transcript: This position has an individual occupational requirement for education. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See Transcripts and Licenses.
   • License: This position requires a job-related license. You MUST submit a copy of your license with your application package or you will 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 07/31/2026 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.usastaffing.gov

View Questionnaire 12931249

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. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.

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 are 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/applicantprofiledashboard); 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 https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application-status.

Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: JT-DD83BI CENTRAL DHN - WILFORD HALL DO NOT MAIL Lackland AFB, TX 78236 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

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

As an integrated health care system, the Defense Health Agency delivers healthcare services across the Department of Defense and enables combat support to the Joint Force as a strategic partner. Through a robust healthcare delivery system and a dedicated team of inspired professionals, the Agency ensures the worldwide delivery of medical, dental, and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees, and their families by improving health and building readiness Anytime, Anywhere-Always.

Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: JT-DD83BI CENTRAL DHN - WILFORD HALL DO NOT MAIL Lackland AFB, TX 78236 US

Summary

About the Position This position is located in an Outpatient Clinic at Wilford Hall Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

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.

[Learn more about this agency]

Overview

Open & closing dates 04/08/2026 to 07/31/2026

Salary $124,308 - $315,000 per year

Pay scale & grade GP 14

Location Randolph AFB, TX

Vacancies 1 vacancy

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Competitive

Promotion potential None

Job family Series 0602 Medical Officer

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Not Required

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive, NS, Low Risk

Trust determination process Credentialing, Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number HSJW-26-12931249-DHAS

Control number 864197900

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