Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Company: Defense Health Agency
Location: Anthony
Posted on: February 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Located in El Paso, TX, Fort Bliss is home to the 1st Armored
Division. We are a FORSCOM installation comprised of other
commands: MEDCOM, JTF-NORTH, TRADOC, USAR, and other elements. Fort
Bliss is comprised of approximately 1.12 million acres of land in
Texas and New México. The Main Cantonment Area of Fort Bliss is
located adjacent to El Paso, Texas. El Paso is a jewel in the
desert. Nestled between the rugged Franklin Mountains and the
historic Rio Grande, this border community combines the advantages
of a major city with the charm of a modern western town. El Paso is
a major transportation hub with abundant cultural and entertainment
opportunities. El Paso has a low crime rate and an extremely
favorable cost-of-living index. Seven in ten El Pasoans are
bilingual in English and Spanish. 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 Provide Obstetrics services, to include both
medical and surgical management, for the evaluation, diagnosis, and
treatment of prenatal and postnatal care. Provide Gynecology
diagnosis and treatment, to include both medical and surgical
management, to evaluate a wide range of female pelvic conditions or
issues. Provide examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the full
range of OB/GYN patients, from pediatric to geriatric patients.
Perform advanced examination and treatment of patients referred for
consultation. Evaluate both functional and dysfunctional problems
related to the female pelvis, to include masses, pain, urological
complaints, bleeding abnormalities, hormonal dysfunction, and
infections. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 specific initial background investigation and
periodic re-verification requirements since its duties may require
interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18)
years of age on a recurring basis. Selectees may 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 may be required. Immunization
screening may be 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. May be required 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. Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing
requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical
privileges. 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 25 pounds may be required. This position may require the
incumbent to have tuberculosis testing. Qualifications US
Citizenship required 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(Obstetrics and Gynecology)
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. Compensation Information:
$121020.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / Annually
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