Physician (Family Medicine)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Lacey, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located in the Madigan Primary Family Health Department in Tacoma and Thurston County, Washington. The physician serves as a recognized technical authority in delivering Family Medicine across family medicine, primary care, urgent care, and other clinical settings within the military treatment facility. The role includes diagnosing illnesses and prescribing and administering treatment plans for patients across all ages, genders, and levels of complexity, including patients with injuries or diseases. The physician develops and implements clinical approaches, treatment protocols, and care delivery models, including primary care optimization, population health management, and chronic disease management. The role includes emergency services and crisis intervention, including life-saving procedures when necessary. The physician serves as clinical lead or co-lead for a major Family Medicine program element and provides clinical direction to advanced practice providers and other assigned clinical staff. This is a direct-hire position. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. The role is mission essential and may involve travel to various locations. A one-year probationary period is required. A pre-placement medical examination, background investigation, immunizations, and pre-employment and random drug testing are also required.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from a school in the United States or Canada.
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 obtaining the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program at an appropriately accredited institution.
Successful completion of required accredited residency training in Family Practice or Family Medicine, with equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years; experience cannot substitute for required residency training.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must obtain required immunizations unless exempted by a licensed physician, and consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
Must pass a pre-placement medical examination.
Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to work uncommon duty hours, including on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Must be able to meet TDY or business travel requirements to various locations.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship; direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or an equivalent certifying body.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Salary negotiation may be available to candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

Serve as a recognized technical authority in delivering Family Medicine across family medicine, primary care, urgent care, and other clinical settings within the military treatment facility.
Diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer healthcare treatment plans for patients across the full spectrum of age, gender, and complexity, including those suffering from injury or disease.
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 and crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.
Serve as clinical program lead or co-lead for a major Family Medicine program element, such as a PCMH team, chronic disease management program, or readiness program.
Provide clinical direction to advanced practice providers, nursing staff, medical technicians, and other clinical support personnel assigned to the program.