Physician (Family Medicine) GP-0602-14

Defense Health Agency (DHA); Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental healthcare agency in Canada is seeking a Physician specializing in Family Medicine to provide medical care to active duty personnel and their families. The role involves formulating treatment plans, performing emergency services, and mentoring residency students. Candidates must have a Doctor of Medicine degree, board certification in Family Medicine, and an active physician license. Attractive benefits include competitive compensation, medical benefits, and retirement packages.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Paid-time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package with matching employer contributions

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited U.S. or Canadian school.
• Must possess and maintain board certification in Family Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Family Medicine medical care to active duty personnel and their dependents.
• Formulate treatment plans based on evaluations and diagnoses.
• Perform emergency services and crisis intervention.
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement programs.
• Mentor and supervise residency students in the Family Medicine Residency Program.

Job description

Overview

Physician (Family Medicine) – GP-0602-14 – Temecula Naval Health Clinic (Riverside County), Temecula, CA

Benefits and perks include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with the Thrift Savings Plan including matching employer contributions. For more information, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

• Serve as a board-certified expert in the delivery of Family Medicine medical care to all ages of active duty personnel, their dependents, eligible Navy Civilian employees, and other eligible beneficiaries.
• Independently formulate full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, coordinating with facility and community resources to provide comprehensive care.
• Perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, emphasizing positive health behaviors through education and counseling.
• Participate in quality assurance, risk management, performance improvement programs, and peer review programs, recommending improvements to work methods and organizational features.
• Serve as a faculty member for the Family Medicine Residency Program, mentoring and supervising residency students, teaching didactics, and participating in teaching conferences and case discussions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

US Citizenship required

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited U.S. or Canadian school, or an equivalent foreign degree that meets U.S. equivalency standards.
• Board Certification: Must possess and maintain board certification in Family Medicine by a nationally recognized board.
• Licensure: Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
• Graduate Training: At least one year of supervised clinical experience following graduation (e.g., internship or first year of residency in an accredited hospital).