Physician (Family Medicine)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This Physician (Family Medicine) position is located at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. The physician provides primary care to an assigned patient panel, including acute and chronic care and preventive services. The role involves assessing and diagnosing patients, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and coordinating specialty consultations. The physician documents care and workload in a computerized medical record and follows up on test results and patient communications. This is a direct-hire federal civilian healthcare position. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for providers acting within the scope of their federal employment because they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act.

The position is mission essential and may require reporting during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. The incumbent may work any day or shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or on call, as needed to meet mission requirements. Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 40 pounds is required. Employment is subject to medical, security, background, drug-testing, credentialing, and immunization conditions.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-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 clinical experience after the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or first year of residency in an appropriately accredited hospital or institution.
• Successful completion of accredited residency training in Family Medicine and equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years; experience cannot replace required specialty residency training.
• Ability to fulfill privileged professional credential requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
• Ability to complete a pre-placement medical examination and any required tuberculosis testing or immunization screening.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• U.S. citizenship; proof of citizenship is required.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide an evaluation establishing equivalency to U.S. accredited education, or documentation of full course credit at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Highly qualified candidates may be considered for recruitment or relocation incentives.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient histories and physical examinations, and record data from clinic visits.
• Evaluate and consult with patients, develop diagnoses, and manage an assigned primary care panel.
• Provide care for acute and chronic medical conditions and appropriate preventive care for male and female patients.
• Order medically relevant diagnostic tests, medications, and laboratory tests.
• Follow up promptly on results and patient inquiries, including view alerts, secure messages, and other patient communications.
• Determine medical assessments and develop treatment plans according to accepted protocols.
• Prescribe medications according to the approved formulary and applicable federal and state law.
• Educate patients about medical conditions and recommended treatments.
• Consult with other specialties as appropriate.
• Enter progress notes in the computerized medical record and complete workload documentation in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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