Physician (Family Medicine)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Everett, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Everett in Everett, Washington. The physician serves as a recognized technical authority in Family Medicine and the Urgent Care Clinic. The role includes independently creating treatment plans based on clinical evaluation and diagnosis, coordinating comprehensive multidisciplinary care, and applying new procedures to complex cases. The physician also develops clinical approaches, protocols, and care delivery models, including primary care optimization, population health initiatives, and chronic disease management. The position includes emergency and crisis intervention duties, patient counseling on lifestyle changes, and service on the professional medical staff, including advisory and consultative participation in meetings, committees, conferences, and boards.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Federal civilian healthcare providers are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act for malpractice liability while acting within the scope of employment. The position requires a current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license, qualifying medical education and training, current Basic Life Support certification, and compliance with background, medical, immunization, and drug-screening requirements.

Requirements

• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-education equivalency requirements.
• At least one year of supervised direct clinical service after obtaining the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or first year of a residency program.
• Successful completion of accredited residency training in Family Practice and equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years; experience may not substitute for required residency training.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
• Must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Background investigation, credit check, and periodic re-verification are required; duties include recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selectees must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire and advanced leave may be authorized.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recognized technical authority in Family Medicine and the Urgent Care Clinic.
• Independently formulate full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and/or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Coordinate with facility and community resources to provide multidisciplinary comprehensive care to patients.
• Apply new procedures in the evaluation and treatment of complex patient cases.
• Develop and implement clinical approaches, treatment protocols, and care delivery models, including primary care optimization, population health management initiatives, and chronic disease management programs.
• Perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.
• Encourage patients to make difficult lifestyle changes to improve their health.
• Serve as a member of the professional medical staff and provide advisory and consultative services at meetings, committees, conferences, and/or boards.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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