Physician (Family Practice) GP-0602-14
About The Position
The Physician (Family Practice) position is located at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The physician provides primary care to an assigned patient panel, including care for acute and chronic conditions and appropriate preventive care for male and female patients. The role includes evaluating patients, determining diagnoses, developing treatment plans, ordering and prescribing medically appropriate care, educating patients, and coordinating consultations with other specialties. Physicians document care and workload in computerized medical records and provide timely follow-up on test results and patient communications. Salary is up to $315,000 per year; salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. Salary determination for selected candidates follows acceptance of the initial job offer and is based on a tier scale, position specialty, grade, and location. 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
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree is required. U.S. or Canadian degrees must meet the stated accreditation requirements; foreign medical degrees must have demonstrated equivalency to accredited U.S. medical schools.
- Applicants 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.
- At least one year of supervised direct clinical service after obtaining the medical degree is required, such as a one-year internship or first year of an accredited residency program.
- Successful completion of the required accredited residency training in Primary Care, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine is required, with equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years. Experience cannot substitute for residency training required for the specialty.
- Board certification is required in almost all cases.
- Applicants must provide transcripts or proof of foreign degree equivalency as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Sports Medicine.
- Completion of a Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Responsibilities
- Perform and record patient histories and physical examinations, and document data from clinic visits.
- Evaluate and consult with patients, develop diagnoses, and manage an assigned primary care patient panel.
- Enter progress notes in the computerized medical record and complete workload documentation in a timely manner.
- Provide medical care for acute and chronic 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 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 their medical conditions and recommended treatments.
- Consult other specialties when appropriate.
Benefits
- Federal Tort Claims Act coverage for federal civilian healthcare providers acting within the scope of their employment; medical malpractice liability insurance is not required.
- Benefits information is provided at https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
