Physician (Family Medicine)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Oak Harbor, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor in Oak Harbor, Washington. The Physician serves as a recognized technical authority in the delivery of Family Medicine across family medicine, primary care, urgent care, and other clinical settings within the military medical treatment facility. The role includes independently evaluating and diagnosing patients and formulating treatment plans consistent with current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. The physician also provides emergency services and crisis intervention, including life-saving procedures when necessary, and serves as the clinical program lead or co-lead for a major Family Medicine program element. The physician identifies opportunities to improve care delivery and recommends improvements to work methods, organizational features, and clinical operations. Other duties may include mass casualty exercises, disaster response planning, public health emergency preparedness, and other mission-essential activities.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. Federal civilian healthcare providers are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act while acting within the scope of their employment, so medical malpractice liability insurance is not required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a 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.
• Must have a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-degree equivalency requirements.
• Must have at least one year of supervised direct-service clinical experience after the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an appropriately accredited hospital or institution.
• Must have successfully completed accredited residency training in Family Practice and equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years. Experience cannot substitute for required specialty residency training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace 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.
• Must complete required background investigation and credit check; additional investigation and periodic re-verification apply because the position involves recurring interaction with people under 18.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and additional immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification such as ALS; however, it does not supersede the BLS requirement.
• Highly qualified candidates may be considered for recruitment or relocation incentives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recognized technical authority in Family Medicine across family medicine, primary care, urgent care, and other clinical settings within the military medical treatment facility.
• Independently evaluate and diagnose patients and formulate full treatment plans consistent with current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Perform emergency services and crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.
• Serve as the clinical program lead or co-lead for a major Family Medicine program element.
• Identify opportunities to improve care delivery and recommend improvements to work methods, organizational features, and clinical operations.
• Participate in mass casualty exercises, disaster response planning, public health emergency preparedness, and other mission-essential activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Advanced in-hire and advanced leave may be authorized.
• 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