Physician (Internal Medicine)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Redstone Arsenal, AL

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About The Position

Serves as an attending Physician and subject matter expert in Internal Medicine at a Military Treatment Facility or Medical Center within an assigned Defense Health Agency Market/Network Area. Provides care to active-duty and retired military personnel, eligible family members, and civilian personnel with acute episodic or chronic illnesses and complex medical issues. Develops and implements treatment strategies, coordinates specialty care, and initiates urgent treatment or hospitalization when clinically indicated. Leads and contributes to Directorate and MTF quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness.

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 direct clinical service experience 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 accredited residency training in Internal Medicine.
• Equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years for GP-14; experience may not substitute for required residency training.
• Ability to meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• May be required to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; rotating shifts and on-call work during irregular hours may be required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selectees may be required to complete a suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, and credit check.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients with acute episodic or chronic illnesses and complex medical issues.
• Refer patients to specialty clinics or subspecialists for continuation of care and coordinate referrals to ensure continuity.
• Initiate urgent treatment and hospitalize patients when clinically indicated.
• Develop and implement coherent treatment strategies.
• Identify areas of need and conduct functional assessments to determine and implement appropriate services.
• Lead and actively contribute to Directorate and MTF quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Request and use laboratory and clinical findings to support determinations and treatment protocols.

Benefits

• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Federal civilian healthcare providers are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act while acting within the scope of their employment; medical malpractice liability insurance is not required.

What This Job Offers

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