Physician (MD/DO) - Jacobs Creek Job Corps Center - Bristol, Tennessee

This Position Is Contingent Upon Contract Award

Work Location

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

Jacobs Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

984 Denton Valley Road

Bristol, TN 37620

Position Details

• Solicitation Number: 1282A727Q0002.
• Staffing and Hours: Part-time/intermittent. The contract provides 400 total clinical hours per contract year across all proposed Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant personnel. This position may provide all or a fixed portion of those shared hours; the individual allocation is not specified.
• Estimated Total Compensation: $126.41 per hour.
• Working Hours: Services are generally scheduled on-site one or two weekdays per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Exact days and hours will be established by mutual agreement with Center personnel. Personnel are not scheduled on the Government holidays identified in the solicitation.
• Work Arrangement: On-site at Jacobs Creek Job Corps Center, with rare exceptions approved by the Government; remote work is not a regular arrangement.
• Period of Performance: Base period from January 11, 2027, through January 10, 2028, with four potential option years through January 10, 2032, and a possible six-month extension through July 10, 2032.
• Security and Access: No formal security clearance is specified. Employment is contingent upon Center security procedures and any required background check, drug testing, credential verification, onboarding, and facility-access requirements.
• Travel: Travel is not anticipated or authorized.

Summary of Services

The Physician will provide on-site medical services to students at Jacobs Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. The role emphasizes early identification and diagnosis of medical concerns, basic and preventive care, health education, chronic and acute condition management, appropriate referrals, and coordination with the Center's Health and Wellness program.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Must hold an active, unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in Tennessee as a physician (MD or DO).
• Must maintain a current, valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Must maintain medical/professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and applicable general liability insurance throughout the assignment.
• Must be qualified to diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide the required medical services within the scope of Tennessee law.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a healthcare team serving financially disadvantaged youth, generally ages 16 through 24.
• Must comply with applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, HIPAA, Job Corps, and American Medical Association requirements and guidance.
• Must consent to a criminal background check and drug testing if required by the Contracting Officer.
• Provide physician oversight or supervision to a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant when applicable and required by Tennessee law and Center staffing arrangements.
• Exercise independent medical judgment in evaluating students, establishing diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribing medications, and determining when specialty, emergency, or hospital care is required.
• Promptly review applicant files as requested, conduct intake physical examinations, and develop medical treatment plans as applicable.
• Identify and diagnose medical concerns and provide basic medical care, preventive services, health promotion, and health education consistent with Job Corps requirements.
• Treat minor conditions, episodic illnesses, and acute conditions; provide first aid and CPR and other care within professional capabilities and authorized scope.
• Develop written diagnoses and treatment plans for students with chronic conditions or disabilities and support ongoing chronic-care management.
• Prescribe controlled and non-controlled medications within authorized privileges and collaborate with the Substance Abuse Counselor and Center Medical Counselor regarding Schedule II medications and long-term medication management as needed.
• Establish and use an appropriate referral system for students requiring specialty, emergency, or other medical care and recommend hospitalization when clinically indicated.
• Document diagnoses, treatment and management plans, medications, recommendations, and each student interaction promptly in the Student Health Record and required Job Corps forms.
• Participate in Disability Accommodation Committee meetings, applicant file-review meetings, monthly calls, webinars, training, assessments, and quality-improvement activities during scheduled service hours.
• Provide monthly health-related reporting to the Center Director and Health and Wellness Director, including medical separations, special-service needs and costs, equipment needs, and supply or medication depletion.
• Protect patient privacy and safeguard confidential student health records in accordance with HIPAA and all Government and Center requirements.
• Coordinate with Center departments and programs to support integrated health promotion, education, and student participation in recommended treatment plans.
• Follow all applicable infection-control, workplace-safety, Center-security, timekeeping, and equipment-cleaning and maintenance requirements.
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change if work schedules, locations, and/or priorities change based on Government or program needs.
• Current resume documenting relevant education, clinical experience, and qualifications.
• Copy of the active, unrestricted Tennessee license applicable to the Physician (MD/DO) position.
• Copy of current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Proof of medical/professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and applicable general liability insurance.
• Consent and documentation required for any background check, drug testing, credential verification, onboarding, or facility-access process requested by Fidelity Partners or the Government/client.

Duties and Responsibilities

Required Candidate Submission Documents

About Us

Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000 USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org, call us at (210) 822-4005, or visit our careers page to join our team.

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