Family Medicine Physician GP-0602-14

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Oak Grove, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled Family Medicine Physician to join our team. This position will be mainly in the primary care field working with for all age groups including newborns, children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. While rich in history, BACH is at the cutting edge of modern medicine. It is one of the military treatment facilities integrated into the Defense Health Agency’s Joint Tele-Critical Care Network (JTCCN). This advanced network virtually links BACH's local Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with 24/7, real-time access to highly specialized critical care physicians (intensivists) located at major military hubs like Brooke Army Medical Center. This ensures that even as a community hospital, patients at Fort Campbell receive world-class, round-the-clock specialized trauma and critical care.

Requirements

• Open to all U.S. Citizens. Qualifying experience includes both paid and unpaid/volunteer work.
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or an equivalent degree from an accredited U.S./Canadian medical school (or foreign equivalent with permanent ECFMG certification, Fifth Pathway, or USMLE completion).
• Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted U.S. state, territory, or District of Columbia medical license.
• Minimum of 1 year of accredited supervised clinical experience (internship or first-year residency).
• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Family Medicine, plus equivalent experience/training totaling at least 4 years (experience cannot substitute for required residency).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert primary and urgent care, including evaluating patients, making diagnoses, and creating appropriate treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations, assess acute illnesses, and manage chronic conditions (such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma) for a diverse patient panel of active duty soldiers, retirees, and their families.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures, including joint injections, laceration repairs, skin biopsies, and splinting.
• Differentiate between routine primary care needs and acute urgent care presentations, executing rapid triage and stabilization when necessary.
• Deliver comprehensive patient support, from preventive care and health education to emergency interventions and complex case management.
• Deliver age-appropriate preventive screenings, routine immunizations, and lifestyle counseling (such as nutrition, exercise, and tobacco cessation) to optimize soldier and family readiness.
• Provide robust patient and family education, empowering patients in the self-management of chronic diseases.
• Serve as the lead coordinator for complex cases, utilizing the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model to manage high-utilizer or medically complex patients.
• Collaborate and consult with other medical professionals, offering guidance on patient care and sharing clinical expertise.
• Actively collaborate with on-site multidisciplinary teams, including Clinical Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, and Behavioral Health Consultants.
• Consult with and refer patients to regional military and civilian specialty care (such as orthopedics, cardiology, and OB/GYN) while retaining primary oversight of the patient's care plan.
• Provide clinical mentorship and guidance to nursing staff, mid-level providers (NPs/PAs), and rotating medical residents or students.
• Participate in organizational quality efforts, contributing to committees, reviews, and improvement initiatives that enhance patient care standards.
• Participate actively in hospital committees, such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Infection Control, and Peer Review, to refine clinical pathways.
• Contribute to clinic-level quality improvement initiatives targeting HEDIS measures, patient safety, and clinic workflow efficiency.
• Engage in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and peer reviews to foster a culture of continuous learning and patient safety.
• Completes required records pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and highly detailed electronic health records (EHR) utilizing the MHS GENESIS system.
• Document all patient encounters, phone consults, and secure messages within established military medical timeframes (typically within 24 hours of the encounter).
• Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA, Defense Health Agency (DHA) instructions, Joint Commission standards, and Army medical regulations.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree