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Physician ( Emergency Medicine) GP-0602-14

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA·Coryell County, Texas

Other·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The Physician will provide emergency care ranging from pediatric to adult, performing direct patient care, advanced diagnostics, and life-saving treatment procedures. Responsibilities also include leading the emergency department team, managing mass casualties, and setting clear goals for patient treatment.

Overview This position is located at Carl R.

Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, Killeen, TX.

Fort Hood is a United States Army post located in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.

The post is located halfway between Austin and Waco, about 60 mi from each, within the U.S. state of Texas.

The post is the headquarters of III Armored Corps and First Army Division West and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Cavalry Regiment, among others.

Its origin was the need for wide-open space to test and train with World War II tank destroyers.

The War Department announced the location in January 1942, and the initial completion was set for that August.

As originally constructed, Fort Hood had an area of 158,706 acres, with billeting for 6,007 officers and 82,610 enlisted personnel.

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/ 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. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Responsibilities

As an (Emergency Medicine) Physician you will: Provide emergency care to individuals ranging from pediatric to adult. Provide direct patient care and performs advanced diagnostic and life-saving treatment procedures. Perform patient assessments and diagnosis using patient history and physical examination and a variety of diagnostic modalities, labs, diagnostic imaging, etc. to formulate a plan of care. Provide treatment and management of both emergent and non-emergent conditions. Collaborate with other members of the medical team. Provide leadership to the emergency department team during a shift and/or during resuscitation procedures. Set clear goals of treatment, provide updates regarding the course of care as necessary, and provide discharge instructions. Clinically managing the ED in times of mass casualties and other disasters/codes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 (Emergency Medicine) 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.

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
  • 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.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
  • Residency
  • Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Emergency Medicine) 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.
  • Preferred but
  • Not
  • Required: ABEM/AOBEM board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine Emergency; Medicine fellowship training (i.e. Sports Medicine, Toxicology, EMS, Critical Care, etc.); Actively work in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center; Academic Work and Teaching Experience. 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 requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited school and hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician. Qualification also requires successful completion of accredited residency training in Emergency Medicine, equivalent to at least 4 years of training.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Leadership
  • Patient Care
  • Diagnosis
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Discharge Instructions
  • Laboratory Analysis
  • Physical Examination
  • Patient History
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Emergency Care
  • Diagnostic Modalities
  • Treatment Management
  • Resuscitation Procedures
  • Life-saving Treatment

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical benefits
  • Student loan repayments
  • Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan
  • Matching employer contributions

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Coryell County, Texas
Posted
Mar 17, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

We're a global team of nearly 130,000 civilians & military personnel, serving 9.5 million beneficiaries and supporting 700+ hospitals and clinics worldwide with an unwavering commitment to make extraordinary experiences ordinary and exceptional outcomes routine

Salary listed on 66 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size10,001+ employees
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Emergency medicine roles remain competitive in Texas

Texas continues to see steady demand for emergency medicine physicians, especially in hospitals and other high-acuity settings that need fully licensed clinicians ready to manage urgent cases. These roles are competitive because they require an MD or DO, an active unrestricted physician license, and completed accredited emergency medicine residency training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and residency credentials before applying.

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