Physician - Internal Medicine

77 consultants • San Diego, CA

4d • $147 - $157 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive physician services within a Military Treatment Facility (MTF). The physician will be responsible for direct patient care, including examinations, diagnoses, treatment, and preventive health measures. Additionally, the position requires instructing and mentoring other healthcare professionals, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and facilitating referrals. A key aspect of the role is leading educational initiatives and training sessions for medical staff, adhering to governmental and professional clinical standards.

Requirements

• Degree: M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy).
• Education: Graduate from a U.S. or Canadian medical school or one accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the AMA, or a college of osteopathy recognized by the AOA. Alternatively, candidates may be graduates of foreign medical schools with valid ECFMG certification.
• Certification: Recognized certifications exclusively from boards that are members of the ABMS or the AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
• Postgraduate Training: Completion of an accredited residency program validated by the ACGME.
• Experience: Sufficient to fulfill clinical competency criteria defined in credentialing protocols.
• Licensure: Must hold a current, full, active, and unrestricted medical license in California.
• Life Support Certification: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers from AHA or ARC.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physician services in alignment with privileges conferred by the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Directly instruct and mentor other healthcare professionals within the boundaries of clinical privileges and responsibilities.
• Conduct thorough examinations, make diagnoses, administer treatments, and prescribe medical regimens within the parameters of training, experience, and granted privileges.
• Deliver preventive and health maintenance care, encompassing annual physical examinations, promotion of positive health behaviors, and enhancement of self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as required and facilitate referrals or consultations with relevant specialists, clinics, or healthcare resources as indicated.
• Exhibit technical proficiency in leading educational initiatives and training sessions for medical staff, delivering lectures, and participating in in-service training for clinic personnel while adhering to governmental and professional clinical standards as well as accepted clinical protocols.

What This Job Offers

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