Physician (Family Medicine)

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA•San Diego, TX

20d•$123,077 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician (Family Medicine) provides medical care at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. The position independently develops treatment plans based on clinical evaluation and diagnosis, using current or evidence-based practice guidelines. The physician may provide emergency or crisis-intervention services, including life-saving procedures when necessary, and serve on the professional medical staff or faculty by providing advisory and consultative services. The role also contributes to medical policy, guidance, and standards of care within the Military Treatment Facility, and participates in health care conferences as requested. The position requires U.S. citizenship, an accredited medical degree or equivalent, an active and unrestricted physician license, at least one year of supervised clinical experience after medical school, and completion of qualifying accredited Family Medicine residency training equivalent to at least four years of experience. The role involves recurring interaction with minors and is subject to background, security, suitability, and drug-testing requirements. A pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening may be required. The incumbent may need to maintain BLS certification and a valid stateside driver’s license, and must meet credentialing and clinical-privilege requirements. The incumbent may be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Duties require lifting up to 40 pounds, and a physical examination is required before employment and annually thereafter. The position requires eligibility for a Tier 3 (Secret) security investigation or access throughout employment. The posting describes Department of Defense benefits including paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with a Thrift Savings Plan and employer matching contributions. Physician salary is determined after the initial offer is accepted; the listed Tier 1 range is $123,077–$300,000.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-degree equivalency requirements.
Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
At least one year of supervised direct clinical experience after obtaining the medical degree, such as an internship or first year of residency.
Successful completion of accredited residency training in Family Medicine and equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years; experience cannot substitute for required specialty residency training.
Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate or relevant clinical privileges.
May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid stateside driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 3 (Secret) security investigation or access for the duration of employment.
Must complete required background investigation and credit check; suitability or fitness determination may apply.
Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including consent to random drug urinalysis.
May be required to consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; immunization screening may be required, and Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
May be required to complete a pre-placement medical examination; physical examination is required before employment and annually thereafter.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds in regular performance of duties.
Position has initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements because of recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
May be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.

Responsibilities

Independently formulate full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and/or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.
Serve as a member of the professional medical staff and/or faculty, providing advisory and consultative services at meetings, committees, conferences, and/or boards.
Develop medical policy, guidance, and standard-of-care determinations within the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
Attend and/or participate in health care conferences as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.