Physician (Family Medicine)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Belvoir, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician (Family Medicine) serves on the professional medical staff at the Department of Family Medicine Clinic at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The role involves diagnosing illnesses and developing treatment plans for people suffering from injury or disease, independently formulating treatment plans based on evaluation and diagnosis, coordinating with facility and community resources to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care, and performing emergency services or crisis intervention, including life-saving procedures when necessary. The physician also participates in professional staff meetings, committees, conferences, and boards.

The position requires a medical degree, an active and unrestricted physician license, at least one year of supervised direct clinical experience, and successful completion of accredited Family Medicine residency training with equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years. The incumbent must obtain and maintain ACLS and BLS certifications, fulfill credentialing and clinical privilege requirements, and meet immunization and tuberculosis testing requirements. The role may be designated mission essential and may involve uncommon duty hours, on-call work, shift work, evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.

Requirements

• At least one full year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting.
• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-education 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 experience subsequent to the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an appropriately accredited hospital or institution.
• Successful completion of accredited residency training in Family Medicine, with equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years; experience cannot substitute for required residency training.
• Obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Meet immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact, and undergo tuberculosis testing.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and applicable random and other drug testing.
• Wear and use employer-provided personal protective equipment as required.
• Able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Provide proof of Selective Service registration if applicable to male applicants born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the professional medical staff in meetings, committees, conferences, and/or boards.
• Diagnose illnesses and develop healthcare treatment plans for people suffering from injury or disease.
• Independently formulate full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses.
• 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.

Benefits

• The job announcement states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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