Physician (Medical Officer) - Direct Hire

Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$123,077 to - $300,000 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GP 15

Location
Fort Devens, MA
MANY vacancies

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time - Full-time - Full Promotion Potential GP-15/10 $300,000. Under the Hybrid Title 38

Benefits & Compensation

System,

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Determination is determined by the

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Panel.

Service
Competitive

Promotion potential
15

Job family (Series)
0602 Medical Officer

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Other

Drug test
Yes

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
DHA-2026-0003
Control number
847131200

• THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U. S. CITIZENS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SERVES AS A PUBLIC NOTICE FOR DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPLY ONLINE. PLEASE REFER TO THE “HOW TO APPLY SECTION” FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS.

• Duty Location: FMC Devens, MA

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Provides specialized medical services to outpatients and provides medical care to inpatients in institutions with an inpatient mission. Performs complete physical examinations. Collects comprehensive medical and social history to include a review of all body systems. Performs physical assessment in correlation with historical findings, records preliminary objective findings. Examines and orders appropriate diagnostic testing and provides necessary treatment and/or medications as required. Makes recommendations on matters of policy, procedures, training, personnel, and equipment as related to specific area of responsibility. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff’s correctional

Key Responsibilities

precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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Conditions of employment
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