Physician (Family Medicine)

Defense Health Agency

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited US or Canadian institution
  • Current, unrestricted medical license in the United States or territories
  • Completed residency training in Family Medicine, along with equivalent experience
  • Minimum of one year supervised clinical experience post-degree
  • US Citizenship required for application

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Primary Care Optimization (PCO) team in delivering comprehensive outpatient care
  • Conduct medical evaluations for active duty and family member beneficiaries
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab examinations
  • Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and community resources
  • Provide medical advice to healthcare staff on patient care
  • Document clinical encounters in electronic medical records

Benefits

  • Medical malpractice liability insurance coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act
  • Potential for student loan repayment options
  • Salary negotiation flexibility for candidates new to Federal service
Full Job Description
Overview

This position is located at Eglin AFB, FL.

 

 

 

Civilian Family Medicine Physician

  • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
  • 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.
  • Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

 

 

Salary: Up to- $350,000 per year

 

Benefits:https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

 

 

 

 

The primary military treatment facility at Eglin Air Force Base is the 96th Medical Group, commonly known as Eglin Hospital. It serves as a major multi-specialty referral center and is one of the largest medical installations in the U.S. Air Force, providing care to over 92,000 eligible beneficiaries (active duty, retirees, and their families) in the Emerald Coast region.

Responsibilities Duties
  • Serve as the Primary Care Optimization (PCO) team leader providing comprehensive outpatient care to beneficiaries ranging from newborn to geriatric age.
  • Provide medical evaluations for active duty, reserve components, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian, and family member beneficiaries.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic and testing procedures including laboratory and radiological examinations.
  • Coordinate with facility and community resources to provide multi-disciplinary comprehensive care to all patients.
  • Advise other physicians, non-physician providers, and nursing and para-professional staff on the care of patients with urgent, emergent, and non-urgent medical problems.
  • Document clinical encounters and patient instructions into the medical record via current electronic medical record system and prepares clinical narrative summaries.
Qualifications Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the 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 isin this document.Basic Requirement for Physician (Family 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 ExaminationANDLicensure: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 StatesANDGraduate 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 (Family 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.

 

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