Physician (Family Medicine)
About The Position
The Physician (Family Medicine) provides medical care at Naval Branch Health Clinic- East Lake (NBHC-EL) in Chula Vista, California. The physician independently develops treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnosis, using current and/or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. The role includes coordinating comprehensive multidisciplinary care, providing emergency or crisis-intervention services when needed, and evaluating care at a Military Treatment Facility. The physician also provides advisory and consultative services as a member of the professional medical staff and serves as faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program. The position requires a current, active, full, unrestricted physician license; a qualifying medical degree; at least one year of supervised clinical experience following the medical degree; and four years of graduate training in the specialty or equivalent experience and training. U.S. citizenship is required. The position requires a Secret clearance eligibility determination, background investigation and credit check, pre-employment screening and random drug testing, required immunization screening, and current Basic Life Support certification. A pre-employment physical and annual physicals are required. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work uncommon duty hours, including on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and fixed or rotating shifts. 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; separate malpractice liability insurance is not required.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-degree equivalency requirements.
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
- At least one year of supervised direct-service clinical experience after obtaining the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or first year of a residency program at an accredited hospital or institution.
- Four years of graduate training in the specialty of the position or equivalent experience and training; experience may not substitute for required specialty residency training.
- Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; background investigation and credit check required.
- Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
- Participation in pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
- Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
- Ability to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds; pre-employment and annual physicals required.
- Availability to work uncommon duty hours, including on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.
- Serve as a member of the professional medical staff and/or faculty, providing advisory and consultative services at meetings, committees, conferences, and/or boards.
- Evaluate the care provided to patients at the Military Treatment Facility.
- Advise on difficult or complex cases.
- Serve as a member of the faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
- Federal Tort Claims Act malpractice liability coverage while acting within the scope of employment; separate medical malpractice liability insurance is not required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
