Physician (Family Medicine) - GP 0602-14

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA•Virginia Beach, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Health Agency at NBR Health Clinic in Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Virginia. The physician provides a full scope of primary and preventive health care to patients of all ages in the Department of Family Medicine. The clinic is located at Joint Expeditionary Base–Little Creek, a major operating base for the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet’s Amphibious Forces. The position includes clinical care, ambulatory procedures, diagnostic evaluation, guidance to clinical and administrative personnel, and participation in medical oversight and disaster preparedness activities. Federal civilian healthcare providers are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act, so medical malpractice liability insurance is not required. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service. Physician salary is determined through an Activity Compensation Panel after acceptance of an initial job offer; the posting states a salary of up to $350,000 per year.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited school; foreign medical degrees must meet the stated U.S. 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 service after the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or first year of a residency program in an accredited hospital or institution.
Successful completion of accredited residency training in Family Medicine.
Equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years; experience cannot substitute for required specialty residency training.
U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Provide direct primary and preventive outpatient care, including gynecologic, prenatal obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric care.
Perform ambulatory surgical procedures, including splinting, suturing, excisional skin biopsies, and joint injections; additional procedures depend on training and credentialing.
Order and interpret diagnostic and testing procedures, including laboratory and radiological examinations.
Guide and provide counsel to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical technicians, and administrative personnel.
Participate in and contribute to medical oversight activities, including peer review programs.
Participate in local disaster training exercises to maintain preparedness levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.