Primary Care Physician

77 consultants • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician will perform a full range of physician services in accordance with granted privileges. This role involves examining, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing courses of treatment for patients across all age groups, from neonatal to geriatric. The physician will also provide preventive care, order diagnostic tests, and make referrals as needed. Specific duties include performing primary care exams, administrative exams (like PRT waivers and PHA), initiating recommendations for duty modifications, diagnosing and treating various conditions, and prescribing medications. The role also requires accurate and timely completion of referrals, documentation in the patient's medical record and automated systems, and responding to medical emergencies within the clinic until the Medical Officer of the Day arrives. The physician will also coordinate emergent transportation to other medical facilities when necessary.

Requirements

• M.D. or DO
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Family Practice setting, within the past 5 years
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any state
• Board eligibility is required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required
• Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification is preferred.
• Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Family Practice, the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF.
• Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
• Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.
• Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
• Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures and participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.
• Perform primary care exams for the neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Perform primary care and administrative exams including but not limited to Physical Readiness Test (PRT) waivers, Preventive Health Assessments (PHA), Sea Duty / Operational Screening exams, School and Sports physicals, Pap, and well-woman exams.
• Initiate recommendations for Sick-in-Quarters (SIQ) and duty modifications for active-duty personnel in accordance with MTF instructions.
• Diagnosis and treatment of urgent and non-urgent disease and injury to all body organs and systems of patients in the neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Prescribe medications as indicated.
• Conduct all referrals in accordance with the MTF’s policies and protocols.
• Document all referrals in the patient’s medical record and in automated data systems used by the MTF following MTF policies and procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies within the clinic until the Medical Officer of the Day arrives.
• Recognize patients that require care beyond the capability of the MTF and arrange and coordinate the emergent transportation to other medical facilities.

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, Health Savings Account available, and more!
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
• Matching 401K!
• Malpractice provided
• Self-Employed tax exempt benefits & deductions

What This Job Offers

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